Balk?

[SAump]

Sheesh, those umpires erred. That was not a balk. Both are BAD calls and embarrassing to the profession.

Of course, I didn't hear the word protest come UP, so I guess I can't lean on the umpires too hard.

Here's a balk: http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=3287297

[Rita C]

Originally Posted by SAump

Sheesh, those umpires erred. That was not a balk.

No wonder, they made up for it when Peavy balks during a first to third move in another thread.

Both are BAD calls and embarrassing to the profession.

Of course, I didn't hear the word protest come UP, so I guess I can't lean on the umpires too hard.

Just to get my point across, would you balk the center fielder if he ran into second base in an attempt to pick off the only runner from second base and the pitcher threw him the ball before he stepped into the infield and he tagged the runner out?

Nope. I only balk pitchers.

Rita

[Rich]

Originally Posted by SAump

Sheesh, those umpires erred. That was not a balk.

No wonder, they made up for it when Peavy balks during a first to third move in another thread.

Both are BAD calls and embarrassing to the profession.

Of course, I didn't hear the word protest come UP, so I guess I can't lean on the umpires too hard.

Just to get my point across, would you balk the center fielder if he ran into second base in an attempt to pick off the only runner from second base and the pitcher threw him the ball before he stepped into the infield and he tagged the runner out?

It's amazing how much this post comes across as completely clueless. There is quite a difference between throwing to first and throwing to any other base.

[SAump]

In the umpires judgement, the throw was off line. In the umpires judgement, there was no play being made at first base.

The first baseman may play off the bag within the cutout. It also qualifies as within proximity of the base. The first baseman may play in front or beside the runner. The first baseman may stand still or flat footed before the throw to screen the runner and he may step back to first (2 steps) ahead of the runner. This is a legal pick off attempt. Get it right next time!

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Rich

It's amazing how much this post comes across as completely clueless. There is quite a difference between throwing to first and throwing to any other base.

There's a reason for the ignore list.

[maven]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

There's a reason for the ignore list.

He can't use that anymore.