Pitching

[UmpJM]

Gozer,

Well I'm not so sure about the toes, but apparently his heel can stick out quite a bit off the rubber. Wouldn't you agree?



In a more serious vein, I'm guessing your question is in reference to a pitcher who is pitching from a "Set" position and what the 8.01(b) language:

"(b) The Set Position. Set Position shall be indicated by the pitcher when he stands facing the batter with his entire pivot foot on, or in front of, and in contact with, and not off the end of the pitcher's plate,...

really means.

As I understand it, at all levels below MLB, the pitcher is required to have at least half of his pivot foot adjacent to the rubber. His toes or heel may extend beyond the rubber, but he's required to have at least half of his foot "in contact". I know that's not what the rule says, but I believe that's how it's done.

Unless you pitch for the A's of course. Then you're given a little more latitude.

JM