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Originally Posted by newump
R1. F3 is not holding on the runner, he is playing well behind R1. F1 steps off of the rubber and then throws over to F3. F3 is well behind R1 and is not moving towards the 1st base bag when he catches the throw from F1.
I say no balk as F1 has disengaged is no longer treated as a pitcher, but as an infielder.
same for all codes??
any rule citation or interp would be appreciated. thanks
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I am not familiar with any case in any code where a pitcher is called for a balk after stepping off legally.