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Originally posted by Jason Blakely
Hello,
Runner on second, pitcher in the stretch. F4 feints to second as if a pick-off is on, but drops back to position when R2 shortens his lead. The pitcher, seeing F4's break for second, jump turns to pick - but half way in his jump realizes F4 has returned to position. The pitcher, already committed to throwing, manages to throw to F4 at his normal position 15-20 feet away from second base, so as not to throw it to centerfield.
Umpire calls a balk because the pitcher did not pick off to a base. Is this right?
Thanks,
Jason
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The umpire missed this one. There is no where that the rules say he must throw the ball to the base.
As Rich said, first base is different.
Thanks
David