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Originally Posted by njdevs00cup
A pitcher executes the 5 - 3 pick off (steps properly to both bases) and gets the runner from first base to break. Is it a balk if:
a. he throws directly to second base (unoccupied)
b. runs at the runner and throws to second base
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As Rich wrote, once he disengages (steps toward third) then he become an infielder and he is free.
So the answer would be
a. no
b. no
Thanks
DAvid