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Originally Posted by dash_riprock
You would think so. It also means it will be much easier to steal 3rd base. I hope they reconsider this.
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According to ESPN, the rule change affects only a feint to 3B, and is aimed at eliminating only the 3-to-1 move. I don't see that it will apply at 2B at all.
"Under the new wording,
a pitcher could not fake to third unless he first stepped off the rubber."
Full story:
Major League Baseball poised to pick off 1st-and-3rd trick move - ESPN