2007-05-30 12:35:37 · 15 answers · asked by Tony C 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
The pitcher cannot commit a balk but can commit an illegal pitch with no runners on base. This would either be a quick pitch or a pitch without being in contact with the pitcher's plate. These would add a ball to the batter's count.
If a pitcher starts his windup and stops with no runners on, it is OK unless you are playing HS rules then it is a ball on the batter
2007-05-30 23:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by david w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A balk is one of the lesser-known rules in the sport of Baseball. A balk restricts the actions of the pitcher when there are runners on base. In general, a balk is called whenever a pitcher interrupts the pitching motion
Shall we emphasize the fact that a balk restricts the actions of the pitcher when there are runners on base.
Also its more than just throwing to a base after you have started wind-up
* Pitcher does not come to a complete stop while standing on the pitching rubber.
* During a pitch, ball slips out of a pitcher's hand and crosses the foul line. This would be a 'ball' if there were no runners on base.
* Pitcher begins to make the motions typically associated with his pitching stroke but ceases during its delivery.
* While on the pitching rubber, pitcher throws to a base before or without stepping toward that base. Note, that the pitcher can step off of the pitching rubber and throw anywhere.
* Pitcher fakes a throw to an unoccupied base.
* With runners on base, pitcher makes a pitch before the batter has had sufficient time to get set in the batter's box. This would be a 'ball' if there were no runners on base.
* Pitcher makes a pitch while he is not facing the batter.
* Pitcher makes a motion typically associated with his pitching motion but his foot is not touching the pitching rubber.
* After pausing in the pitching position, pitcher removes one hand from the ball. Dropping the ball once on the pitching plate is also ruled a balk.
2007-05-30 12:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by sportgmr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are moves a pitcher can make which would be called a balk if there are runners on base. If there are no runners on, most such infractions result in the batter being awarded one ball to his count.
The batter is NOT awarded first base unless the ball-balk is coincidentally Ball Four.
Per rules 8.02 and 8.05.
2007-05-30 12:53:10 · answer #3 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A balk can ONLY be committed with at least one runner on base, since it's about not deceiving the runner.
It's 8.05 of the rulebook.
2007-05-30 13:12:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never seen it happen but a ball would be awarded to the count. You can balk without runners on as well.
2007-05-30 13:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by packerspimp433 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You cannot balk with nobody on, because balking is caused by throwing to a base from the mound after starting the regular motion to the plate.
2007-05-30 12:49:50 · answer #6 · answered by Jeffrey W 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
None, you can't commit a balk if no on is on base.
2007-05-30 12:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by David B 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The pitcher can't balk with no runners on base.
If you don't know the rules and can't cite a rule, please do not spread false information.
2007-05-30 13:55:12 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no such thing as a bases-empty balk!
A "balk" is a move to try and deceive a baserunner.
If there is no baserunner, then there is no one to deceive.
2007-05-30 12:39:05 · answer #9 · answered by Matt 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The runner gets to take his base.
2007-05-30 12:41:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋