Does the Pitcher Have to Throw the Ball to Second Base on an Inside Move?
In baseball, after an inside move, the pitcher does not have to throw the ball to second base to complete the throw. To complete the throw, the pitcher should throw the ball to the first baseman or the third baseman. Throwing the ball to second base would be considered a wild pitch.
Inside moves are used by the pitcher as a way to catch the base-runner off-guard. When the runner attempts to steal, the pitcher will act as if they are going to throw the ball home but instead pretend to follow through and throw to second base. This quick and deceptive move can catch the runner off-guard and result in a pickoff.
Related Questions
Can a pitcher intentionally drop a ball to first base at any point in the game?
- No, the pitcher can only intentionally drop a ball to first base if there is a runner on third base and the runner on first is stealing second base.
What happens if the pitcher throws the ball to the second baseman on an inside move?
- The ball will be considered a wild pitch and will not count as a strike.
What is the difference between an inside move and a pickoff?
- An inside move is a fake throw by the pitcher designed to catch the runner off-guard, while a pickoff is a successful attempt to throw out a runner who is stealing a base.
Can the pitcher throw to second base if the runner on first is not trying to steal?
- Yes, the pitcher can throw to second base to try to get the runner out, but the throw must be successful in order to be recorded as an out.
Is there a limit to the number of inside moves a pitcher can make in a game?
- No, there is no limit to the number of inside moves a pitcher can make in a game.
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