December 12, 2019

Pitcher’s Wild Throw Goes Out of Play

When a pitcher attempts a pick-off at a base and his throw is wild and goes out of play, the runners move up. But how may bases? Umpires place runner depending on HOW the pick-off move was performed. Did the pitcher step and throw or did he step off first. It makes a difference.

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