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TOPIC: Pitchers stopping their motion |
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| Sean O'Hagan
May 22, 2013
7:38:55 PM
Entry #: 4059802
| I think the league should review the trend of pitchers who stop their pitching motion right before a pitch only to restart it immediately after the hesitation. This really throws the timing of the batter off who has already started their stride.
I'd like to see a 'no pitch' as opposed to a balk.
Just a thought.
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| Gary Clovet
May 24, 2013
4:55:51 PM
Entry #: 4060389
| I like that for Minors and agree that it should be considered. Is there a rule committee and if so, how often are rules reviewed?
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| Tyler Schuh
May 26, 2013
6:27:13 AM
Entry #: 4060631
| The next board meeting probably won't be until after this season is over.
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| Pat Collar, A.L.L., VP of Baseball
September 19, 2014
4:06:42 PM
Entry #: 4146091
| Hi Guys,
The Little League Rule book is clear, that in the case of a motion that stops as you are describing, the umpire should call "illegal pitch". Ball is dead, and the penalty is a "ball" is called. Because there is no leading off in LL, there are no balks called. This rule applies to Minors (player pitch), and Majors levels.
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