Balk or Strike on the batter?? How would you call it??

[jc4]

I missed it. I called balk. After discussing with partner he said he would call balk. Also, I'd had it called on teams I was coaching before also.

Will kill play next time or if pitcher delivers will call a strike.

Rule says something like the batter can not cause a balk.

I'm not sure it was intentional because the batter stepped out and looked straight to his 3rd base coach.

Will call it differently next time.

Thanks for the responses!!

[johnnyg08]

no problem...certainly you're not the only one... next time you see one...let us know how it went.

there's an email signature on here from a fellow umpire that states something to the effect of..."we start perfect and get better each time out"

this is a place to go where we can improve and share thoughts and ideas, and some occasional ribbing to keep us all on our toes.

[Mrumpiresir]

If the pitcher stops his delivery because the batter steps out of the box a balk should not be called. FED rule rule 6-4-d-1. OBR Rule 6.02(b) Comment.

[ncump7]

Would you call a strike on the batter for stepping out of the box with both feet without being granted a time out?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by ncump7

Would you call a strike on the batter for stepping out of the box with both feet without being granted a time out?

Only if the pitch is delivered. Otherwise reset (one of only a couple "do-overs" in baseball).

[victory]

Question: If you choose to "reset", do you say anything to the batter about what he did?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by victory

Question: If you choose to "reset", do you say anything to the batter about what he did?

Absolutely. "Stay in the box until I grant 'time', or you risk giving them a free strike."