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Originally posted by insatty
In situation 1, if the pitcher doesn't disengage properly, then his throw to the plate while engaged is a quick pitch, which is a balk with runners on.
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In order to qualify as a quick pitch, doesn't the batter have to be "not ready?"
So, let me complicate it for you:
Let's say that the pitcher toes the rubber as if he intends to pitch off the stretch. The batter steps into the batter's box and READIES himself. The pitcher gets the sign and is holding the ball behind his back. Then, all of a sudden, R3 takes off for home. The pitcher, startled, just whips the ball to the catcher.
What do we have?
The batter was ready. So can it really be considered a quick pitch?
Is this a legal delivery? If not - then it's a balk. Correct?