Another Balk?

[Rich Ives]

Throwing to an unoccupied base. Because the attempt was a feint it is not considered a play.

[DG]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

Throwing to an unoccupied base. Because the attempt was a feint it is not considered a play.

Or, throwing a pitch, not from the rubber. Granted, I have not seen it so don't know.

[johnnyg08]

Looks like MLB changed their site...it's looking like it's tougher to search for these plays. Bummer. Anybody else having better luck?

[johnnyg08]

Here's the video clip...finally found it.

Pretty clearly shows that he started his pitching motion, then stepped off and threw home. First few angles are not very good...watch until the end.

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | OAK@TEX: Kinsler scores on an Oakland balk - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia

[jdmara]

That is clearly a balk. He started his windup and then stepped off. I can't figure out why the PU signaled something intangible

-Josh

[TwoBits]

Originally Posted by jdmara

That is clearly a balk. He started his windup and then stepped off. I can't figure out why the PU signaled something intangible

-Josh

That, and why the need for the umpires to get together on this?

[jdmara]

Originally Posted by TwoBits

That, and why the need for the umpires to get together on this?

I wish I knew the answer. Maybe they were figuring out who was buying the first round

-Josh

[GA Umpire]

Originally Posted by TwoBits

That, and why the need for the umpires to get together on this?

The only thing I can figure is what the call is and who is calling it. A balk or a wild pitch? And, possibly the count?

What was Tschida's motion of throwing up his hands? Is that a mechanic or what? And, I am legitimately asking. No smilies here.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by DG

Or, throwing a pitch, not from the rubber. Granted, I have not seen it so don't know.

WHen Ellsbury stole home on Pettitte last year Pettitte just stepped back and then threw home. No balk. Too late on the throw.

[johnnyg08]

Spammer be gone

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

Spammer be gone

Please do not respond / post / quote the spam, nor "report" it.

Responses just encourage the postings and reports just clog up my in-box (if I miss something for a day or so, then report it).

And, to be clear, even though I'm quoting johnnyg08, I'm not directing this only at him.

Thanks