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Originally Posted by David B
But the question remains, who has ever seen someone pick a runner off from the windup position. (OBR rules of course)
I know that it is legal, but have never seen it done. Often wondered why, but figured probably because most umpires do NOT know the rule and would call it a balk.
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I have seen quite a few pitchers attempt pickoffs from the windup position (some successfully), both directly from the rubber, and also by quickly stepping off with the pivot foot. I would say that 99% of the umpires I've worked with (last season's gang excepted
) would know that it was legal, and not call it a balk. Why would "most" umpires not know this?