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[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by orioles35
Not to hijack, but this brings up an interesting point...if the pitcher does not disengage with R2 and makes a move to 3RD, is that making a throw to an unoccupied base since there was no runner there to begin with? Obviously if he steps off there's no problem.

It's legal for F1 to throw to an unoccupied base if it's for the purpose of making a play. Under OBR, "making a play" means that the runner is trying to advance. Under FED, "making a play" means that a runner is trying to advance or has feinted an advance.