Pick off attempt goes out of play

[travlinmatt]

Bob,

This is exactly the reason for my post. I greatly appreciate this distinction. A snap throw to first by a RHP could create a situation where the pitcher's foot breaks contact with the plate prior to releasing the ball. I appreciate that you have stated that this situation does in fact result in one base being awarded. I guess the real question should have been to distinguish between a quick move and a deliberate step back then throw. Your post makes this the most clear of any. Thanks.

Matt

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by travlinmatt

Bob,

This is exactly the reason for my post. I greatly appreciate this distinction. A snap throw to first by a RHP could create a situation where the pitcher's foot breaks contact with the plate prior to releasing the ball. I appreciate that you have stated that this situation does in fact result in one base being awarded. I guess the real question should have been to distinguish between a quick move and a deliberate step back then throw. Your post makes this the most clear of any. Thanks.

Matt

Matt, you might be overthinking this a bit. If the pitcher steps back off of the rubber he is now a fielder. To keep it simple for the purposes of this discussion, most of the other legal moves are from the rubber. Other posts above define some of the specific differences for the 1 base or the 2 base award.

[Rich]

I had a pitcher in the windup position step off legally and then bring his hands up over his head as if he was pitching -- in order to abruptly stop and throw to third to nail R3.

After I balk in the run, I hear this "he's just a fielder, he's just a fielder" nonsense. Of course, they forgot the existence of 8.05(g).

[w_sohl]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I had a pitcher in the windup position step off legally and then bring his hands up over his head as if he was pitching -- in order to abruptly stop and throw to third to nail R3.

After I balk in the run, I hear this "he's just a fielder, he's just a fielder" nonsense. Of course, they forgot the existence of 8.05(g).

For those that don't know and are to lazy to look it up themselves...

8.05 It is a balk when there are runners on and the pitcher...
(g) makes any move that is normally associated with his pitching motion when not in contact with the rubber