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Hidden Ball Trick coming out of Dead Ball
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With a runner at second the defense changes pitchers. The defense attempts a hidden ball trick. The 2B has the ball. I am not sure if the pitcher was standing on or astride the rubber or if the umpire actually pointed play. The 2B shades to the bag acting as if he might take a pick-off throw. He then tags the runner (who has now led off) and shows the ball the base ump. The home plate umpire calls a balk.
The Defense's coach (who appeared not to have called the play - he was annoyed with his team) says that the ball was still dead as the umpire couldn't put it in play properly. Play not live = no balk possible. The umpire did not agree and the runner moved to 3rd.
I believe the defensive coach was correct. If the umpire mistakenly puts the ball in play shouldn't he just kill it and start over? Or can he allow the balk to stand since he put it in play? Are there rules or interpretations that support one or the other action?
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