quote:Originally posted by Michael S. Taylor:
If the ball is live and the batter has one foot in and the other out and the pitcher pitches, it's a quick pitch, with runners that's a balk. This is why I don't use the hand stop sign any more than I have to because it takes all tyoes of plays out and slows the game down.
I agree, Michael. I limit time-outs significantly. My post was not intended to endorse that action, but, based on observations, to inquire about the possibility.