Thats a Balk - by the numbers

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by Blue37

Guys, can you help me with this one? I got the books out when I got home and must be overlooking something, 'cause I could not find it. In 26 years I have never seen anyone call this or complain when it was not called.

From the J/R:

Balks

It is a balk if a pitcher:


9. Does not step to a base in throwing (or feinting a throw) to such base.


Tim.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

From the J/R:

Balks

It is a balk if a pitcher:


9. Does not step to a base in throwing (or feinting a throw) to such base.


Tim.

From the OP:

9. after a feint or throw to a base from the rubber, fails to disengage
the rubber before reengaging and pitching;

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

From the OP:

9. after a feint or throw to a base from the rubber, fails to disengage
the rubber before reengaging and pitching;

And your point is?


Tim.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

And your point is?


Tim.

Your statement of "9. Does not step to a base in throwing (or feinting a throw) to such base" which you offered as an answer does not necessarily equal the OP statement of the OP, "9. after a feint or throw to a base from the rubber, fails to disengage the rubber before reengaging and pitching", which is what was being questioned.

That's all. Nothing important.

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Your statement of "9. Does not step to a base in throwing (or feinting a throw) to such base" which you offered as an answer does not necessarily equal the OP statement of the OP, "9. after a feint or throw to a base from the rubber, fails to disengage the rubber before reengaging and pitching", which is what was being questioned.

That's all. Nothing important.

I see what you mean. Good catch. Although, I have to say that I've yet to see a pitcher feint or throw to a base without their pivot foot disengaging the rubber.

Tim.