That's a balk (video)

[canablue05]

Just a hunch, but I think maybe the first base umpire balked him in that second clip, due to his reaction...but hey, just a guess...

[ncump7]

They all looked like balks to me. I did not think he stepped toward first base on any of his moves.

[jicecone]

"NCAA9.3.c While in a pitching position, throw to any base in an attempt to retire a runner without first stepping directly toward such base; or throw or
feint a throw toward any base when it is not an attempt to retire a runner
or prevent the runner from advancing;
(1) The pitcher, while touching the pitcher’s rubber, must step toward
the base, preceding or simultaneous with any move toward that
base. The pitcher is committed, upon raising the lead leg, to throw
to the base being faced, to second base or to the plate. When throwing
or feinting a throw to a base not being faced, the pitcher must
step immediately, directly and gain ground toward that base."

I would have to say this didn't happen however, this is where a umpiring team needs a pregame to discuss who is going to be watching what when this guy pitches with an R1.

The pitcher hisself stated that a lefty can be more deceptive and get away with it. He is right, a good lefty can make you have a real bad day. And of course when your are on that diamond you definetly don't have the benefit of a video replay.

[David Emerling]

Originally Posted by canablue05

Just a hunch, but I think maybe the first base umpire balked him in that second clip, due to his reaction...but hey, just a guess...

You may be right, but I think the look of disgust on his face is because there was a very close play at 1st and the umpire called him save. I think Price thought the runner was out.

But you could be correct.

David Emerling
Memphis, TN

[Jim Porter]

The move that starts at the 37 second mark in the clip should be called a balk by every umpire on the face of the earth no matter what code you're playing under.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Jim Porter

The move that starts at the 37 second mark in the clip should be called a balk by every umpire on the face of the earth no matter what code you're playing under.

To be honest, in my little (NCAA D3) world, every move in the video would get a balk call. It would come from the PU, since we still work 2-man in those games. At least it would if *I* was the PU.

[Jim Porter]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

To be honest, in my little (NCAA D3) world, every move in the video would get a balk call. It would come from the PU, since we still work 2-man in those games. At least it would if *I* was the PU.

His other moves would be acceptable at the MLB level I think.

[DG]

Originally Posted by Jim Porter

The move that starts at the 37 second mark in the clip should be called a balk by every umpire on the face of the earth no matter what code you're playing under.

Agreed. For the others he may have been stepping on the 45 degree (hard to tell from the video) line but this one was more like 65 degrees.