I had this situation earlier in the year. R2 with a good lead, F6 comes in behind him and the pitcher spins and throws toward second for the pickoff but steps directly to third base.
I balked him because he didn't step towards the base he threw to.
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Originally posted by mick
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Originally posted by Kaliix
What about if a pitcher attempts a pickoff at second base but steps directly towards third base and throws to second.
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If the pitcher's feint to third is in response to the runner heading toward third, this is not a problem or a balk.
If the runner merely had a good lead from second, and the pitcher feints to the unoccupied base, then balk him.
I would consider, with the runner moving, the feint to third and the throw to second to be a single play on the runner.
mick
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