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disengaged and throwing to unocc. first base: balk?
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Guest olde yeller
MLB rules.
Runner at third (only)
Our pitcher disengaged the rubber and threw to unoccupied first base.
The umpires conferred and called a balk., scoring R3, which tied the game.
Theu umpires stated that the pitcher properly disengaged but nevertheless cannot throw to unoccupied first base.
The umpires specifically stated that they were NOT alleging any deceptive intent on the part of the pitcher.
(I realize that intent is irrelevant)
In other words, we all agree on the facts. We agreed it was a rules call, not a judgement call. We disagreed on the rule.
We lost the game 2-1, and lodged a protest.
The umpires were extraordinarily professional throughout.
Thank you!
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Guest olde yeller
We won the protest. Thanks for all your responses. in addition to rules cites, I quoted the line, "an infielder cannot balk" in my submission to my league. Thank you to whoever brought up a
Rich Ives
Once disengaged he is no longer a pitcher, he's an infielder. An infielder can feint all he wants. An infielder cannot balk.This is the rule you want: 8.01 (e) If the pitcher removes his pivot f
FleasOf1000Camels
Actually, an infielder CAN balk. F1 disengaged, but straddling the rubber (now technically an infielder) makes motions associated to his pitching motion, or takes that position astride the rubber wit
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