What is Balking in Baseball?
In the sport of baseball, balking is an illegal action by the pitcher that occurs during the windup or pitching motion. It results in the automatic advancement of all runners one base. Balking is typically called when the pitcher:
- Makes a motion to start their delivery but stops or changes their motion without throwing the ball.
- Delays their motion after starting their delivery.
- Makes an illegal movement towards a runner without attempting to throw the ball.
Balking is often called as a result of the pitcher's attempt to deceive the batter or steal an advantage. To avoid balking, pitchers must follow the proper mechanics and complete their pitching motion cleanly.
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