Odalis Perez Balk Calls.........
 

I think his own statements shows that he hasn't a clue...........

"I went towards home plate and then I threw over," Perez said, describing what Hernandez said he did. "I've been doing the same thing [all year], and he called it. I don't know what it is [he has] against me, and I don't like that. I hate that. I lost the game, I hate that so bad."


Here's a link for those of you that didn't see it.

Balk Call

Tim.

His communication skills are just as bad as his pick-off mechanics! Excellent balk call and a good ejection!

good balk call ... if every other word wasnt the f-bomb maybe he wouldnt get ejected so quickly....good job by U! chad fairchild to get down there and get perez out of there

I did not know that you can't argue a balk call. I guess I have missed some ejections.:D

You can't argue a "no step" balk. The umpire will indicate that's the reason for the balk and the team is supposed to STFU.

I am not aware of that. Can you please provide a reference?

I seem to recall it being in MLBUM.

I don't have my book with me, but I think it was cited in J/R as well.

One of our resident former Minor Leaguers could provide more information, but I believe managers are entitled to an explanation of a balk, but they may not argue the balk.

According to the MLBUM they are. Or at least they are for balks other than "step" balks.


MLBUM


A manager may come out and question the reason for a balk call (other than a step balk) and shall not be ejected for his visit to learn why the balk was called. He may be ejected if he argues the call after explanation.


Tim.

I watched the video several times and I couldn't see a balk. Stepped toward first, then threw there. Guess I had to be behind the plate...
Of course, I didn't have any problem with the ejection :p

JJ

This pretty much follows the lines of everything else, a coach can (and IMO should) be given an explanation if he asks, but to continue beyond that explanation he is in risky territory.

And no this doesn't apply to explaining balls & strikes.

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All I can say is AWESOME balk call. Got them both right.

yep, that's a tough call to make...and to me, he got it right...that's why they earn the big bucks.

JJ, ask youself which direction did the Pitcher step toward. What I see from the Video is that he stepped more toward home than toward 1st. Distance was fine, however direction was the key and this is judgement.