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Originally Posted by Coach Dykhoff
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MLB RULEBOOK
8.05 If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when—
(k) The pitcher, while touching his plate, accidentally or intentionally drops the ball;
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You can not drop the ball while you are on the mound. The foul line has nothing to do with this rule.
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Yes it does - if you read the interpretations you will find that if it crosses the foul line it's ruled a ball, not a balk.