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Originally Posted by PWL
About the only way I can think of is if the offensive team had rather have the play where an out was made where it would be more to their advantage than the balk call itself. However, in FED it would be a mute point. Ain't nuthin' happening on a balk whatsoever.  |
No choice on a balk. It is enforced or ignored based on what follows. In the posted play, it must be enforced, just like JIGGY said.
If the batter and all runners advance one base the balk is ignored, so what happens after that could include an out. Also, if a throw following a balk is wild and a runner attempts to advance beyond the base he is entitled to, he is in jeopardy.
Two examples:
R1, R3, balk is called on the delivery. Batter spanks a single into right field and R1 is thrown out at third. That out stands.
Or, R1, pitcher balks trying to pick the runner and throws the ball down the right field side. R1 easliy reaches second and tries to get third, but is thrown out. That out stands.
So, on a balk, enforce or ignore. You're thinking of catcher's interference (FED: obstruction). Also in FED/NCAA, use of an illegal glove may result in a choice.