Reply to "balk rule"

NewUmpire5,000+ posts

Here is a twist. ball in glove, pitcher bent over glove resting on knee as he takes the signs. after signs, pitcher reaches into glove, removes the ball and then rejoins ball and glove at traditional set position as he moved feet closet together. I have seen some argue that the removal of the ball is a balk as it simulates the start of the pitch. Others argue that the pitch is not started as he can not pitch from the position being bent over and taking the signs, there is no intent to deceive the runner. I take the position that as long as it is consistently done on every pitch from the stretch, then no balk. Thoughts?

10/6/146:39 AM

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