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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 never seen a successful pickoff from the windup, but I have seen many successful putouts when the pitcher stepped off the rubber with the correct foot and made the play.