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No. A balk affects only runners and is called when there is at least one runner on base. The penalty for a balk is that all runners are allowed to advance one base. The batter is awarded nothing regardless of whether or not there are runners on base at the time of the balk.
Incorrect...per MLB rule book...If a balkable offense is committed with no runners on base, a ball is awarded to the hitter.
In MLB, yes. Rule 6.08(c), the MLB rule that covers interference, makes no mention of count: MLB Rule 6.08(C) states that the batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without liability to be put out (provided he advances to and touches first base) when: "The catcher or any fielder interferes with him. If a play follows the interference, the manager of the offense may advise the plate umpire that he elects to decline the interference penalty and accept the play. Such election shall be made immediately at the end of the play. However, if the batter reaches first base on a hit, an error, a base on balls, a hit batsman, or otherwise, and all other runners advance at least one base, the play proceeds without reference to the interference."
yes of course
Incorrect, the 'balk rule' is only comes into play when there are runners on base. If a pitcher balks with no one on, he resets and pitches again. However, if the umpire(s) determine the pitcher made an illegal pitch, a ball can be awarded - but wouldn't fall under the 'balk rule'
Rule 8.05 makes it clear that only a pitcher's actions can result in a balk.
Rule 4.03 states that all fielders -- not just the first baseman -- must have both feet in fair territory at the start of the pitch, but penalties are not specified in this rule. An umpire could issue a warning, an ejection, maybe even call a balk if the pitcher made a pitch with a fielder there. But it would STILL be a balk on the pitcher.
No. A balk only affects base runners. Each base runner gets to advance one base when a balk is called.
No, the only player/ players that are on base advance 1 base. A balk is a movement by the pitcher that the umpire considers an attempt by the pitcher to deceive the baseunner or runners.
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What is the penalty if a third baseman is not in fair territory when the pitcher delivers the ball to the batter?
It is a balk. Same for the first baseman.
Is a first baseman in play if he has one foot in the field of play and one foot in foul territory?
If a first baseman has one foot in bound and one foot out of bound that is known as a fielders balk..runners can advance one base if this occurs and called on
Is it a balk when the picture throws to first base without the first baseman in position i.e. straddling first base. During a recent game the ump ruled it a balk because 1st baseman was not in pos.?
Yes. If there is a runner at first base and the first baseman is not stationed at the base, should the pitcher throw the ball to the first baseman in a pickoff attempt there is no way the runner could be putout since the runner must be tagged to be putout on a pickoff attempt. There is no specific rule in the MLB rule book that covers calling a balk when a pitcher throws to first base in a pickoff attempt with the first baseman not stationed at the base. However ... Rule 8.02(c) states that a pitcher shall not "Intentionally delay the game by throwing the ball to players, other than the catcher, when the batter is in position, except in an attempt to retire a runner". The penalty for this is a warning for the first offense and ejection for any subsequent offense. And there is Rule 8.05(h) which states that a balk shall be called if "the pitcher unnecessarily delays the game". The pitcher attempted the pickoff, in all probability, not intentionally but due to miscommunication between him and the first baseman. Therefore, Rule 8.02(c) would not apply because the delay was not intentional but Rule 8.05(h) would apply because the delay was unnecessary.
Can more than one fielder be positioned in foul territory in baseball?
They can but it would just be dumb. Actually, the first baseman cannot stand in foul territory. The only defensive player allowed to lineup not in fair territory is the catcher, who must take his position behind home plate in the "catcher's box", which is technically in four territory.
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.
Who covers first on a bunt to first?
second baseman
How do you use the word balk in a sentene?
"After a Balk was called on the pitcher, the runners were allowed to advance one base."
Is it a balk if pitcher steps to third base then throws to second base?
If a balk was called it would be called on his move to 3rd, not the move to 2nd in this situation. Balks are called on first movement, so as long as he did everything properly "stepping to 3rd", then he can throw to wherever he wants
How do you write balk in a sentence?
The horse will balk at jumping over that fence.She will balk at going, but you can talk her into it. You may balk at first, but you'll enjoy yourself if you come along.
What is an example sentence using first baseman?
Lou played first baseman
When a pitch fake a pitch what is it called?
Balk!
In baseball how can the catcher commit a balk?
A balk can only be called when the ball is live. If a batter has been awarded time out, then play has stopped, and a balk is impossible. It's safer for the pitcher to complete the pitch, just in case the batter isn't awarded time out.
