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Rule 6.02(a ) Comment (Rule 8.05 Comment ) : Umpires should bear in mind that the purpose of the balk rule is to prevent the pitcher from deliberately deceiving the base runner. If there is 2016 Official Baseball Rules (PDF)_2016 Official Baseball Rules 3/15/16 2:38 PM Page 73 BALK Rule 6.02(a) to 6.02(c)74 If there is doubt in the umpire’s mind, the “intent” of the pitcher should govern. However, certain specifics should be borne in mind: Straddling the pitcher’s rubber without the ball is to be interpreted as intent to deceive and ruled a balk. SO WHAT IF THE PITCHER DOES HAVE THE BALL? IS HE ALLOWED TAKE SIGNALS WHILE STRADDLING THE RUBBER?
Rule 6.02(a ) Comment (Rule 8.05 Comment )
ReplyDelete: Umpires should
bear in mind that the purpose of the balk rule is to prevent the
pitcher from deliberately deceiving the base runner. If there is
2016 Official Baseball Rules (PDF)_2016 Official Baseball Rules 3/15/16 2:38 PM Page 73
BALK Rule 6.02(a) to 6.02(c)74 If there is doubt in the umpire’s mind, the “intent” of the pitcher should
govern. However, certain specifics should be borne in mind:
Straddling the pitcher’s rubber without the ball is to be interpreted as intent to deceive and ruled a balk. SO WHAT IF THE PITCHER DOES HAVE THE BALL? IS HE ALLOWED TAKE SIGNALS WHILE STRADDLING THE RUBBER?