Pitcher accidentally drops ball (FED)

[UmpJM]

Dave,

Under FED, if the pitcher drops the ball after he has (intentionally) engaged the rubber with one or more runners on base, it is a balk. Even if he's just getting his signs.

With no runners on base, if he drops the ball before initiating his delivery, I've got no pitch regardless of where the ball ends up. If during his delivery, ball if it crosses a foul line, no pitch otherwise.

JM

[ozzy6900]

Dave - Remember that in FED, once the pitcher intentionaly engages the rubber, he is subject to all of the pitching rules.

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Dave - Remember that in FED, once the pitcher intentionaly engages the rubber, he is subject to all of the pitching rules.

Unless he is taking his sign off the rubber. Go figure?

[David Emerling]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Dave - Remember that in FED, once the pitcher intentionaly engages the rubber, he is subject to all of the pitching rules.

Also, it's a violation to make any movement, normally associated with his delivery, while NOT engaged with the rubber.

[David Emerling]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Dave - Remember that in FED, once the pitcher intentionaly engages the rubber, he is subject to all of the pitching rules.

So, what are you saying?

With no runners on base and the pitcher in contact with the rubber, if he drops the ball while still taking the sign from the catcher (i.e. not during the delivery), whether or not the ball crosses the foul line - he should be charged with a "ball" for a pitching violation?

[yawetag]

FED is simple. Once the pitcher intentionally comes in contact with the rubber, the following penalties are enforced for a dropped ball (whether pitched or dropped from the hand or glove):

No runners; ball crosses the foul line: a ball is added to the count.
No runners; ball DOES NOT cross the foul line: no pitch.
Runners; ball crosses the foul line: a ball is added to the count.
Runners; ball DOES NOT cross the foul line: balk.

[ozzy6900]

You people are hopeless!

Every year one of you come out with a simple question, you get your answer(s) and then you argue with everyone.

Absolutely hopeless!

i'm done here.

[johnnyg08]

Amen Ozzy.

[DG]

If pitcher drops the ball and it rolls across the foul line without without being touched all runners have already moved up at least one base.

Never seen it happen.

[x-tremeump]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

You people are hopeless!

Every year one of you come out with a simple question, you get your answer(s) and then you argue with everyone.

Absolutely hopeless!

i'm done here.

Long live Ozzy

[DG]

Cheer leading is another site.