CoachPaul Catcher steps out of the catcher's box on the first pitch of the game meant to be the first pitch of an intentional walk.
Rich Ives CoachPaul wroteCatcher steps out of the catcher's box on the first pitch of the game meant to be the first pitch of an intentional walk. You just announce them in FED (and in OBR now). No pitches get thrown. No one calls that anyhow.
CoachPaul The coach doesn't have to announce the intentional walk. He still has the option of throwing the 4 pitches. I'm not sure why he would want to risk it, but it can be done.
MT 73 CoachPaul wroteCatcher steps out of the catcher's box on the first pitch of the game meant to be the first pitch of an intentional walk. Is that really a balk if nobody is on base?
Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. MT 73 wroteIs that really a balk if nobody is on base? It is an illega pitch and the batter is awarded a ball. MTD, Sr.
Rich Ives Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. wroteIt is an illegal pitch and the batter is awarded a ball. MTD, Sr. Another rules difference. It's not an IP in OBR. An illegal pitch in OBR is only a quick pitch or a pitch while not in contact. In OBR it's a balk (never called) when there are runners on.
Matt bwburke94 wroteIntentional walk to place a runner on first? I get what you're saying. Do the requested IBB, then balk before a pitch is thrown.
thumpferee Matt wroteI get what you're saying. Do the requested IBB, then balk before a pitch is thrown. Hmm...? Good thinking. Can't. If I read you right. ball is dead during IBB. At least in FED. Don't know how OBR will interpret.
Matt thumpferee wroteHmm...? Good thinking. Can't. If I read you right. ball is dead during IBB. At least in FED. Don't know how OBR will interpret. It's live after. You know, when the next batter is up.
thumpferee Matt wroteIt's live after. You know, when the next batter is up. 👍 I had one too many last night!