July 12, 200818 yr Here is a link to a discussion on this topic from the baseball forum: http://www.bluegrasspreps.com/showthread.php?t=145467&highlight=catchers+balk
July 12, 200818 yr Most of the bolded is false, and this is a common misconception in baseball: The catcher CAN leave the catcher's box prior to the delivery of the pitch. He is allowed to leave at the "time of the pitch", or as soon as the pitcher has started a motion that commits him to pitching. If the catcher lines up outside the catcher's box then the ball cannot be put into play as, according to NFHS Rule 1.4 - "At the time of the pitch all fielders shall be on fair ground, except the catcher, who shall be in the catcher's box." You must have 8 in between the lines and 1 in the box to put the ball in play. The final one is the biggest misconception, and also ties into the above discussion. Again, Rule 1.4 states "a fielder is in fair ground when at least one foot is TOUCHING fair ground." A 1Bman can hold a runner with a whole foot in foul territory. He can do anything as long as his foot is touching that line somewhere. And the kicker is that if both feet are outside the lines, guess what? You can't put the ball in play. So, as I said before, the Catcher's Balk is a myth. NFHS rule book Rule 1-2 Art.4 ( page 10 of this years rule book) At the time of the pitch, All fielders shall be in fair ground except the catcher who shall be in the catchers box. A fielder is in fair ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground. Penalty: Illegal pitch When an illegal pitch occurs with a runner or runners on base, it is ruled a balk. Maybe I didn't word my post exactly right, but this is essentially what I was saying. The pitch has to be delivered in order for the 'balk' to be called.
July 13, 200818 yr District 22 is well represented in the City Tournament with the following 4 teams still in contention for the South Region Championship. Class D: Cookie Jar and American Legion Blue Class C: Rockets Class B: Grau Maintenance Good Luck to all District 22 Teams
July 14, 200818 yr No problem. I'm sure theres probably more teams from Dist 22 still playing as well. It is a very exciting day at our house. My youngest son is with the Generals (D2)and they play tonight at 6:00 and my middle son plays with the Fort Thomas (Valvoline)Bulldogs and also has a game tonight unsure of the time. I hope the Bulldogs have the later game so I can try and make both. Hopefully we bring home 2 wins tonight.
July 15, 200818 yr Congrats to the N. K. Wildcats and the Valvoline Bulldogs for getting to the finals in Division 1 Knothole baseball tonights, both with wins coming in extra innings. Both teams are from Ft. Thomas. The future looks good for Highlands baseball.
July 15, 200818 yr Congrats to the N. K. Wildcats and the Valvoline Bulldogs for getting to the finals in Division 1 Knothole baseball tonights, both with wins coming in extra innings. Both teams are from Ft. Thomas. The future looks good for Highlands baseball. It may look bright unless of course they are football players or like to go on spring break.
July 15, 200818 yr Generals(D2) went down last night to a better team. Good Luck to the American Legion. The Bulldogs did win in a close 7 inning game. Finals tonight against the Amelia Heat at 6:30 at Tealtown.
July 15, 200818 yr Congrats to the N. K. Wildcats and the Valvoline Bulldogs for getting to the finals in Division 1 Knothole baseball tonights, both with wins coming in extra innings. Both teams are from Ft. Thomas. The future looks good for Highlands baseball. Who are some of these kids that will be playing for the Birds? I have also heard that there are some kids that play on Division 2 teams based out of Fort Thomas that are also pretty good players. Someone earlier mentioned that they were associated with District 22 and I was wondering how the teams out of that district are doing in the tournament if any are left.
July 15, 200818 yr Generals(D2) went down last night to a better team. Good Luck to the American Legion. The Bulldogs did win in a close 7 inning game. Finals tonight against the Amelia Heat at 6:30 at Tealtown. I'm assuming your older boy is playing in a different tournament?
July 15, 200818 yr Who are some of these kids that will be playing for the Birds? I have also heard that there are some kids that play on Division 2 teams based out of Fort Thomas that are also pretty good players. Someone earlier mentioned that they were associated with District 22 and I was wondering how the teams out of that district are doing in the tournament if any are left. I can only speak for my sons team the Rockets...They are the only C-1 team left in the South Region Tournament. Seven out of the eleven kids on the team will be going to HHS..They are in the losers bracket finals against the Colts from District 23 tomorrow evening at Covington Sports Complex..:thumb:
July 15, 200818 yr My older son is playing for the Fort Thomas Bulldogs(B2- Div 1) and there tournament finals are tonight at Tealtown.
July 15, 200818 yr My older son is playing for the Fort Thomas Bulldogs(B2- Div 1) and there tournament finals are tonight at Tealtown. I guess this a different postseason tournament than the NKY Regional Tournament? Things have changed some since I played, so just trying to understand how things work now.
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