A left handed pitcher steps towards home plate but throws to first base.

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.

November 19, 2019
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