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Originally Posted by Tim C
The fake-to-third fake was established in college baseball far before any major league pitcher used it.
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T, I don't think that's right. 8.05c CMT has been in the book a long time. Jim Evans implies it's been there since 1900.
I know when I started working NBC ball in 1956, the 3-1 move was legal and used occasionally.
In the Texas State American Legion Tournament in 1984, a left-handed pitcher tried the 1-3 move. I was on the bases and yelled: "That's a balk."
He said: "I do that in Houston all the time. Nobody ever balks that move."
I said: "I believe you."
I'll email Hunter and see if he has the exact language. Stick around. If I get it, I'll post it on MY website.
