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RulesMLB Umpire Manual

TIME OF PITCH

Rule 5.07(a): The time of pitch is defined as the moment the pitcher’s movements commit the pitcher to deliver the ball to the batter. • In a windup position, this is defined as the moment the pitcher begins the natural movement associated with the pitcher’s delivery of the ball to the batter (i.e., the start…

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