Modify:...ART 2...It is a delayed dead ball when: a...g.
h. a balk is committed with the offensive team having the option of taking the result of the balk or the result of the play should the batter get a base hit or home run;
Rationale: In every baseball program, with the exception of NFHS and those few programs using NFHS rules, a balk is a delayed dead ball. Second, the offensive team should not be penalized for a pitcher’s actions. If a pitcher balks and the ball is still delivered to the plate, the offensive team should be able to take the result of the pitch or the balk, whichever is more advantageous to them.
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