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Can a pitcher throw to first base if the first basemen isn't on the base?
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∙ 14y ago
He doesn't HAVE to, he probably just does it as a sort of knee-jerk reaction - field a ball, throw it to first. It doesn't affect the play in any way. This answer is correct. In Baseball, after an out is recorded with no one on base, the team will normally throw the ball around the infield and return to the pitcher by the thirdbaseman..It is more of a traditional ritual than anything else.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoif the pitcher steps off (does not touch at all) the rubber (white strip on pitchers mound) he can throw anywhere he wants. If he is touching the rubber at all (usually with the side of his shoe) any movement (minor movement such as turning head to look at 1st/3rd is allowed) is a balk. a balk (for those who don't know) is a foul by the pitcher and is described in the rule book as "anything done by the pitcher to deceive the batter". therefore certain calls are open to interpretation by the umpire. -LM, umpire
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Does a pitcher have to throw to first base on a jump pivot?
Yes.
Can you fake a throw to first base?
Yes. But he has to be careful not to balk.
Who covers first base on a double play when the ball is hit to first baseman?
That depends on where the 1st baseman fields the ball. If the 1st baseman can field the ball, throw to second, and have enough time to get safely back to the base to catch the return throw, then (s)he will cover. If not, then it is the responsibility of the pitcher.
In softball if there are no runners on the base why would the coach tell you to hit to the third base area?
Because it is a longer throw from third to first and the first basemen is more likely to miss the ball
What are the players positions?
Starting Pitcher, Relief Pitcher, Closing Pitcher, Catcher, First Base, Second Base, Short Stop, Third Base, Left Field, Right Field, Center Field, (Designated Hitter A.L. Only)
What gear should a first basemen have?
A first base mitt, sunglasses, and fast reflexes
What gear should first basemen have?
A first base mitt , sunglasses , fast reflexes
Can a pitcher bluff a throw to first base with a man on first?
Yes, but he must first make a bluff to a runner on third--then bluff or throw to first.
Batter hits ground ball to 2nd basemen 2nd basemen throws to 1st basemen The first basemen catches the ball with bare hand and tags the Runner with Glove before he reaches 1st base What is the call?
Runner on first is out. Runner on second is safe because he was tagged while standing on second base.
How many balk calls are there?
There is only one call for a balk. When a pitcher is in the stretch and a runner or runners are on base, the pitcher must pause before throwing to homeplate. There can also be a balk called on the pitcher if he makes a move to throw out someone at first base, but doesn't actually throw the ball. (No fake throws to first allowed!) The last reason for a balk to be called is if a pitcher begins to move his front leg towards homeplate, but does not throw the ball to home. (Or simply pitch to the batter). A balk results in baserunners advancing one base.
What does a first baseman do in baseball?
Official rule book section 7.08 (f) Any runner is out when he is touched by a fair ball in fair territory before the ball has touched or passed an infielder. The ball is dead and no runners may score, nor runners advance, except runners forced to advance. The only exception is, if a runner is touching his base when touched by an infield fly, he is not out. This is to protect the runner from being doubled off. However if the runner leaves his base during a infield fly situation and is touched by the ball, both he and the batter are out. In the above situation the call would be, runner on second base called out. Ball is dead and the batter is credited with a hit, forcing the runner on first to second and the runner at third holds his position. Base loaded and two outs., this is assuming that the runner on 2nd base was in front of the infield.
Does the pitcher have to throw the ball to a base on a pickoff move?
Absolutely NOT. The pitcher does NOT have to disengage the rubber to attempt a throw to a base. There's a huge debate over this, but anyone who tells you that a pitcher has to step off before throwing to a base hasn't read their rulebook very carefully.
