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[gmtomko]

Kind of makes you wonder where all of the baseball myths that we have to deal with come from. i.e. "the hands are part of the bat"; "tie goes to the runner'; "ball that hits the plate is foul"; "position of fielder's feet when he touches the ball determines fair or foul"; "runner is not out if batted ball contacts him while standing on base (other than infield fly)" etc. etc.

There are enough 'mechanical' requirements to a pitcher's actions on the mound that messing any one up is a balk regardless of what base a runner is on or is attempting to steal.

Intellectual pursuits are healthy especially if they enlighten. However, if the objective is to prove or disprove this 'theory', those that seek to prove that you can't balk to second will resist making a call that should be made.

G