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Originally posted by Lapopez
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Originally posted by mick
Also note there is no violation if the pitcher attempts a pick-off at second or third and throws to an infielder who is in front of or behind either of these bases (ie. this violation is only in reference to pick-offs at first base."
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Would the penalty for 8.02c then apply for the second and third base cases? [/B]
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No, because it isn't a balk to not throw to second or third base. All the pitcher has to do is step more towards an occupied base than an unoccupied one. He can then throw the ball anywhere, even to the shortstop or the second baseman playing in their normal positions.
Reason? It is legal to feint to second or third. Since the pitcher doesn't have to throw at all, he's not required to throw to the base.
PBUC 6.4(l): There is no violation if a pitcher attempts a pick off at second base and seeing no fielder covering the bag, throws to the shortstop or second baseman, neither of whom is in the vicinity of the bag nor is making an actual attempt to retire the runner.
--Rich