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Originally posted by Tim C
On all initial plays by an infielder the award is from the time of the pitch (and the time of the pitch is defined as when F1 legally engages the pitcher's plate).
Tee
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Tee, you sure about that time of pitch explanation?
2-28-3: Time of the pitch is when the pitcher has committed himself to delivering the pitch to the batter. For the windup position, the "time of the pitch" occures when the pitcher, (a) first starts any movement of his arm(s) or leg(s) after stepping onto the pitcher's plate with his hand already together infront of his body; (b) with both hands at his side, first starts any movement with both arms or leg(s) prior to the pitch; (c) with either hand in front of the body and the other hand at his side, after bringing his hands together, first starts and movement of his arm(s) or leg(s) prior to the pitch. For the set position, the "time of the pitch" occurs the instant, after coming to a complete and discernible stop, starts any movement with the arm(s) and/or leg(s) that commits him to pitch.
In short, some sort of movement is required, not just engaging the pitcher's plate.