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Originally posted by Matt S.
I will only call the "fielder's balk" if it gives the 1st baseman an advantage. If he clearly has both feet well foul, and the pitcher attempts a pick off to first, I'll call the balk. Same goes for a pop foul that the 1st baseman has a play on-but again, only with a distinct advantage gained.
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On the pick-off, it's never a balk, under any code.
FED: If it's a PITCH with a fieder in foul territory, illegal pitch / balk. If it's a PLAY, legal.
NCAA: Play (including batted ball after a pitch) is nullified if defense benefits. Pitch that's unbatted stands.
OBR: Play or pitch is nullified.