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Originally posted by LDUB
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Originally posted by umpduck11
I proceed to go to him,and
discuss the fact that the ball was out into play without
the pitcher being in possession of the ball.Partner nullifies balk call.
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I agree with DG, assuming the PU is competent, he would have put the ball in play when F1 stepped on the rubber. Therefore the ball is live, and the balk should be called.
Let's look at the rules:
OBR 5.11
After the ball is dead play shall be resumed when the pitcher takes his place
with a new ball or the same ball in his possession and the plate umpire calls play. The plate umpire shall call play as soon as the pitcher takes his position on his plate
with the ball is his possession.
Therefore the ball was not live, and no balk can be called.
[Edited by GarthB on Jul 30th, 2004 at 12:58 AM]