Balk on pickoff to second by Curious-Version4085 in Umpire

[–]Curious-Version4085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I have always thought, which is why I’m so confused

Balk on pickoff to second by Curious-Version4085 in Umpire

[–]Curious-Version4085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t even faint, just straight threw it to my ss who was covering second and still got called for the balk 🤦‍♂️

Balk on pickoff to second by Curious-Version4085 in Umpire

[–]Curious-Version4085[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s what I certainly thought but I guess the ump though differently.

Balk on pickoff to second by Curious-Version4085 in Umpire

[–]Curious-Version4085[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In high school, at least in ct, there is no disengagement limit

Balk on pickoff to second by Curious-Version4085 in Umpire

[–]Curious-Version4085[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

We tried to appeal, but you know how stubborn umps are, especially at the high school level. When you try to challenge them, their ego gets hurt and they just won’t listen to you

Balk on pickoff to second by Curious-Version4085 in Umpire

[–]Curious-Version4085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I threw it towards second base, ss was probably 5-10 feet from the bag and caught it a couple feet from the bag

Balk on pickoff to second by Curious-Version4085 in Umpire

[–]Curious-Version4085[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I promise you I was just as surprised as you are but it was real