Was this a Balk ? I called it a Balk.

[phillips.alex]

also, you can have the pitcher spin all the way around, past home and first, and then throw to second. This i have actually seen.

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by phillips.alex

also, you can have the pitcher spin all the way around, past home and first, and then throw to second. This i have actually seen.

phillips.alex,

Perhaps I'm missing your point, but perhaps you could clarify your above comment in light of the following from the Approved Ruling at the end of OBR Rule 8.05:

...(b) With a runner on first base the pitcher may make a complete turn, without hesitating toward first, and throw to second. This is not to be interpreted as throwing to an unoccupied base.

JM

[SanDiegoSteve]

You can also balk to second base if you spin around and step towards 3rd while throwing to 2nd base. 8.05(c) and comment.

[TussAgee11]

What is IIITBTSB?

[bossman72]

"It is impossible to balk to second base."

[nickrego]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

What is IIITBTSB?

It Is Impossible To Balk To Second Base

[RPatrino]

Where have I heard that before?

By the way, I balked a pitcher for moving toward the plate, then turning to second.

Bob P

[nickrego]

Originally Posted by RPatrino

Where have I heard that before?

By the way, I balked a pitcher for moving toward the plate, then turning to second.

Bob P

That's a good balk to HOME, for not throwing the pitch to the plate. Lots of Lefty's make that move, with the free foot to wards the plate, then swing it around to pick off the runner at first. BALK !

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

What is IIITBTSB?

Since this has actually been disproven, it should stand for:

It Is Idiotic (or inconceivable or ignorant or incomprehensible) To Balk To Second Base.

[phillips.alex]

i guess i should clarify. if a right hander spins left, while not stepping off and throws to second, i'll balk him. Basically it's a balk for moving towards home without throwing. same goes for a left hander spinning right. Rare, but it happens.

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by phillips.alex

i guess i should clarify. if a right hander spins left, while not stepping off and throws to second, i'll balk him. Basically it's a balk for moving towards home without throwing. same goes for a left hander spinning right. Rare, but it happens.

Alex:

As long as the right handed pitcher doesn't bring his knee up to balance, buckles it toward third, or rotates it toward the plate he can spin left and legally throw to second without disengaging as long as the base is occupied.


Tim.