2007-06-01 03:36:41 · 19 answers · asked by bravehawk44 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Why would a pitcher do that?? lol
2007-06-01 03:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by ♣4x4 strikes back♠ 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It depends.
First, I'm assuming that the pitcher has not disengaged the pitcher's plate in your question.
If the pitcher is making a play on a runner, such as if a runner is heading toward the base the pitcher throws to, or if the pitcher is throwing to an unoccupied base to appeal a previous runner's infraction, then the move is perfectly legal.
If the pitcher is not making a play, it's a balk.
You guys really need to read the rules; the answers here are horrible.
By the way, there is no such thing as a catcher's balk.
2007-06-01 07:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why a pitcher would do it doesn't matter. Fact is, it has been done, and it's a balk. There are many ways a pitcher can commit a balk, and throwing to an unoccupied base is one of them.
It's also possible for a catcher to commit a balk. If he should jump out in front and intercept the pitch before it arrives at the plate, it's a balk.
2007-06-01 05:14:58 · answer #3 · answered by Pat S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a balk. the only way to get past this rule is if the runner is making a more for that base then it's ok to move to the unoccupied base
this is only if the pitcher is set on the rubber
2007-06-01 03:57:38 · answer #4 · answered by Joseph S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, It has happens all the time. If a runner on first starts heading to second then notices he is pickoffed and runs back to first while the pitcher throws to second to soon. No balk would be called.
2007-06-01 04:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by john a 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A pitcher may not throw to an unoccupied base... it is a balk. See Rule 8.05(d).
2007-06-01 06:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by wjhanna 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's only a balk if the pitcher doesn't come off the rubber. If he takes his back foot off the rubber he can throw to any base he wants to, occupied or not.
2007-06-01 09:30:19 · answer #7 · answered by DoReidos 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No a Balk is when the pitcher comes set and starts to throw home but then turns and throws to a base.
2007-06-01 03:45:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If someone is somewhere on the basepaths, then yes. The fault is not in where the ball is thrown, but in the interruption of the pitching motion. A balk can be called even if the ball isn't thrown to any base.
2007-06-01 05:22:25 · answer #9 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on a few things
are there other runners on base??
if NO, then it can be construed as a balk
if YES then.......
does he step off??
if YES then no balk, since a pitcher can step off and have the freedom to move around, throw, etc
if NO then it depends on his move
if he turns off the mound (like a third to first move) he wont be called for a balk
if he throws while still on the rubber then YES it is a balk
altho i dont know y a pitcher would do sucha thing
2007-06-01 05:19:59 · answer #10 · answered by TheSandMan 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-04-01 09:15:31 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋