Pitcher taking signals.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by David Emerling

Let's say the pitcher has possession of the ball. Places his pivot foot in close proximity to the rubber, but not on it. He peers in and gets his sign. He comes set ...

What's this?

It's a balk! And he never even touched the rubber.

David Emerling
Memphis, TN

It's a balk when he comes set - which is simulating the beginning of his pitching motion - while not on the rubber. It was not a balk when he just peered in to get his sign.