How do they know not to call a balk.

[ozzy6900]

Gentlemen, this is a MLB pitcher in a MLB game, not a youth game. You will not get any self respecting MLB umpire calling this. You want to call this in Babe Ruth, LL (big diamond) or Legion, be my guest but if you work with adults, you better not even think of it.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Gentlemen, this is a MLB pitcher in a MLB game, not a youth game. You will not get any self respecting MLB umpire calling this. You want to call this in Babe Ruth, LL (big diamond) or Legion, be my guest but if you work with adults, you better not even think of it.

Are you saying not to call this at the college level? Those are adults.

Peace

[MrUmpire]

I wouldn't call this in an NCAA game or any game. The first move some are seeing as a stop is not, in my opinion, a complete stop that I would allow if it were the only "stop".

[Steven Tyler]

I was looking at his left knee buckle while he came to his second stop of the hands. His hands were moving down as the knee bent ever so slightly.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

I wouldn't call this in an NCAA game or any game. The first move some are seeing as a stop is not, in my opinion, a complete stop that I would allow if it were the only "stop".

Well considering that NCAA coaches seem to understand that rule better than any other rule, and they complain more about that rule than any other rule, I think I can see calling this. Or I would have to have a better explanation of why I did not call it than these are adults. But hey, we all have to do what we feel is right correct?

Peace

[Rich Ives]

Look at it this way.

Four MLB umpires dis NOT call it a balk.

2 MLB managers didn't claim it was a balk.

10 or so MLB coaches didn't think it was a balk.

50 MLB ballplayers didn't scream for a balk.

Maybe it isn't a balk - at least the way they're called in MLB.

[SAump]

I'm so use to seeing MLB pitchers "climbing down" the ladder, especially the closers, that it no longer bothers me. There are now a number of MLB pitchers who are starting to rock their feet back and forth before coming set. One pitcher brings his glove in front of his body and then raises it above his head. They may not gain an advantage but those two moves still irritate me.

[jicecone]

He has been around MLB for 6 years. I would think this discussion was well covered before that.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Are you saying not to call this at the college level? Those are adults.

Peace

You know, NCAA ball is still AMATEUR BASEBALL! They may be adults but they are not professionals. Sorry for assuming that you all understood my meaning. Next time, I'll be sure to spell it out for the dopes out there!