Can a first baseman be called for a balk?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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."

Answer 3

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'

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

A balk can only be called when there are runners on base.

Answer 6

No. A balk only affects base runners. Each base runner gets to advance one base when a balk is called.

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

Yes if he there is a runner on first and the first baseman has his foot is across foul line .