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Originally Posted by aceholleran
I don't have a rule, but an opinion. If F2 clearly jumps out and gains an advantage, good balk call--no protest allowed.
Ace
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Ace,
That would be INCORRECT. In addition to what the rules actually say (i.e., this is NOT a balk) and the JEA text already quoted, we have the following from the BRD (#285):
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Note 297-285: During a pitch-out the catcher may jump from his box at any time, regardless of whether the pitcher has started his preliminary motion.
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JM