With a runner on base the pitcher drops the ball.
If the pitcher drops the ball while in contact with the rubber and the ball does not break the plane of the foul line, that is a balk. If the ball crosses the foul line, that is a wild pitch and the ball remains live.
A left handed pitcher steps towards home plate but throws to first base.
If the pitcher steps towards home he must complete the delivery to the plate. In this scenario, that is an illegal pitch or balk.
Can a pitcher wear sunglasses?
A pitcher may wear sunglasses provided that they are not distracting to the batter. (i.e. glare or reflective)
Can a pitcher wear a sweatband?
A pitcher can not wear any sweat bands on their pitching arm, but a sweatband under the cap would be permissible.
Can a pitcher wear a batting glove?
A pitcher can wear a batting glove as long as it is not on their pitching hand.
The pitcher uses an illegal glove.
If a player uses an illegal glove, the ball becomes dead after completion of the play. After it has been determined the player is using illegal equipment, the coach of the team at bat has the option of taking the result of the play or the award of three bases from the position(s) at the…
Can a pitcher fake a throw to first base.
A pitcher can not feint a throw to first base. That is a balk.
The pitcher throws to second base with the runner attempting to steal from first.
In this case, second base is not yet occupied by a runner. It is a balk to throw to an unoccupied base while in contact with the pitching plate (rubber).
The pitcher throws to an unoccupied base.
It is an illegal pitch or a balk to throw to an unoccupied base while in contact with the pitching plate (rubber).
