Balk Talk

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Originally Posted by Lapopez

Thanks for your opinion. I will reconsider resetting the pitcher in this situation in the future. However, while I find it necessary for both of the batter's feet to be in the box before the pitcher pitches, I do not find that to be a sufficient indication that the batter is ready.

You are correct. Do not let the quick pitch happen. If the pitcher starts his delivery when the batter is not looking at him, call time, and be loud about it. Bark at the pitcher: "Wait 'til he's looking at you!"

You can't call a quick pitch (because the pitch wasn't delivered), but you can prevent a situation where the pitcher throws a pitch when the batter isn't looking, only to have him look up just in time to see a fastball 6" from his face with no time to react.