Thread: Balk Justification
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Old Fri Apr 19, 2013, 01:27pm
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Originally Posted by Rufus View Post
Since this is a balk the ball is dead by 5.09(c), correct?
FWIW, in this particular situation, the ball is dead immediately since the pitcher balked but never delivered a pitch or throw.

But in reality, 5.09(c) as written is not entirely accurate, because not all balks in OBR result in a dead ball.
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