Well,
"If" a pitcher had to disengage -- then EVERY left handed pitcher would be balking EVERYTIME he uses his best move to first.
Actually I posted a few years ago a quote from Mel Sottlemeyer when he was pitching coach for the Yankees.
He said: "Well obvious a right handed pitcher needs to step off the rubber before he throws to first base."
This just shows, as JM, has stated that many don't understand this rule.
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