balk towards 2nd base

[GarthB]

Originally posted by WillSun
Is it only when faking to 2b? If a right handed pitcher faked to 3b without removing foot from pitching plate, it would be called a balk every time...

Why?

OBR 8.05...if there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when-

(b)The pitcher, while touching his plate, feints a throw to first base and fails to complete the throw;