Thread: Catcher's Balk
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Old Fri Jun 30, 2006, 02:04pm
SanDiegoSteve SanDiegoSteve is offline
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Also from the JEA, a situation illustrating the rule:

"With a runner on third...the pitcher is working from the wind-up position. The pitcher starts his motion and the runner breaks for home. With a left-handed batter at bat...the catcher steps out into the rear of the right-handed batter's box to take the pitch..and easily tags out the runner.

RULING: This runner is out. The catcher may leave his position behind the plate anytime except when an intentional walk is being given. The catcher, of course, cannot step on or in front of home plate while the pitch is en route."
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