3rd to 1st Move Becomes a Balk

[Mrumpiresir]

Originally Posted by egj13

Funny for someone with so much experience...the MLB rule comment tells you directly that this is a balk.

Really? Quote the rule in its entirety.

[egj13]

Originally Posted by Mrumpiresir

Really? Quote the rule in its entirety.

it has been posted several times on here but here is exactly what it says...

with runners on first and third, the pitcher, while in contact with the rubber, steps toward third and then
immediately and in practically the same motion “wheels” and throws to first base, it is obviously an
attempt to deceive the runner at first base, and in such a move it is practically impossible to step
directly toward first base before the throw to first base, and such a move shall be called a balk
Not that you will still be able to read it correctly so I don't know why I bother.

[Mrumpiresir]

8.05 If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when—

(c) The pitcher, while touching his plate, fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base;

Comment:
It is possible, with runners on first and third, for the pitcher to step toward third and not throw, merely to bluff the runner back to third; then seeing the
runner on first start for second, turn and step toward and throw to first base. This is legal. However, if, with runners on first and third, the pitcher, while in contact with the rubber, steps toward third and the immediately and in practically the same motion “wheels” and throws to first base, it is obviously an attempt to deceive the runner at first base, and in such a move it is practically impossible to step directly toward first base before the throw to first base, and such a move shall be called a balk. Of course, if the pitcher steps off the rubber and then makes such a move, it is not a balk.

I didn't think you would quote the entire rule or the comment.

RIF

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by Mrumpiresir

. Of course, if the pitcher steps off the rubber and then makes such a move, it is not a balk.

I didn't think you would quote the entire rule or the comment.

RIF

There you go again, trying to use the words from the rulebook to support your decision!

[Mrumpiresir]

Yeah, In most cases that works for me.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by egj13

Get the F out of here if you believe that...

I'm only going to address this.

Be careful.

[APG]

You sure do have a knack for having interpretations that are...well...contrary to everyone's....and I see it isn't regulated to just one sport.