That "hidden ball trick" on Griffey, Jr. was a balk and he would have been awarded 2nd base.... everyone that has played baseball past little league knows that you can't fake a pickoff throw to first base.
shareyou can if your feet never come set on the rubber, which bower's never did
shareDon't ever doubt the veracity of Little Big League. That was not a balk. He clearly never came set. This movie along with Angels in the Outfield, and Rookie of the Year are the most accurate film portrayals of Major League Baseball ever. EVER.
shareif he steps off in that way (stepping to the side of the mound) he must throw the ball to first. i do that move everygame and see people get called for it all the time
shareEveryone that has played baseball past little league also knows that a pitcher cannot even get on top of the mound (let alone the rubber) if he doesn't have possession of the ball.
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