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Originally posted by whiskers_ump
I don't feel simply turning and looking as making a play, but
have seen worse interpretations of the rule.
JMO,
glen
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That's the beauty of ASA's interpretation of a play.
Any act by the pitcher which in the umpire's judgment causes the runner to react is considered a play. No specific move or fake is required. It is pure umpire's judgment, but how is the umpire going to know to what the runner will react? Casually turning toward the runner and moving the ball to the bare hand could be considered an act to which the runner could react.
Ain't life grand!