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Originally Posted by realistic
What's the big deal, really??? When i was in the minors, I would call a balk if it happened but if a pitcher was getting close and I could let him know that he was close, I would do it. No one ever got upset or said a word. It is preventive umpiring. Saved me arguments later. Why be so excited to call a balk??
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We aren't talking about letting the pitcher know that he is close to balking. I think everyone does that. We are talking about issuing warnings after a balk is committed, and not punishing the balk. Personally, I was only speaking of "official" warnings put in by local rule for kid leagues. Of course I will tell the pitcher to give me a better stop, or other such things.