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Originally posted by Daryl H. Long
Don't care what Papa C or other think about the perceived deception of the gorilla stance as it has been called. It has not been specifically prohibited in many codes.
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Now, I know I promised to bow out of this thread, but...
Daryl:
Here's a quote from FED 6-1-3: "In the set position, the pitcher shall have the ball in either his gloved hand or his pitching hand. His pitching hand shall be
down at his side or behind his back." [my emphasis]
How does that square with the gorilla stance, where the pitcher's hand is
in front of his body?
Regardless of your opinion, wouldn't you agree that a pitcher
who does not have his pitching hand at his side or behind his back is breaking the rule?
Any infraction of 6-1-3 creates an immediate dead ball. "...If there is a runner, such illegal act is a balk."
Remember, now, I don't want opinion. Just this:
1. Does the gorilla stance meet the requirements of 6-1-3?
2. If it doesn't, isn't that a balk? (6-1-3 Penalty)
BTW: OBR requires the pitcher's hand to be "on his side." 8.01b. (Curiously enough, that's just a "Don't do that" because there is no penalty listed!)
NCAA requires the pitcher's hand to be at his side or behind his back. Same as FED. (9-1b-1)
I got that information from the 2005 BRD, guys. I've discovered it's an amazing little book.
[Edited by Carl Childress on Apr 12th, 2005 at 06:41 AM]