Balk Clarification under MLB Rules
Hello
I just need a clarification of the balk rule: We have a runner on third base with a count of (3) balls & (2) strike on the batter with (1) out. The pitcher balks buy not stepping off the rubber properly. I know this is a balk and the runner from (3rd) base goes home. Will this also result in a ball being called on the batter? Thank you |
No, this is "no pitch." R3 awarded home, batter has same count of 3-2
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It's no pitch even if he pitches. Example: 3-2 count, balk for not stopping, pitch comes home, batter takes the pitch.
Balk, time called when F2 possesses the pitched ball, move the runner(s). Still 3-2 on the batter. |
The hitter could also swing and miss and it would still be 3 balls, 2 strikes, R3 scores.
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MLB rules. In FED, any balk is an immediate dead ball and any further action is nullified. |
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