MLB Rule: Rounding First Base & Drawing a Throw - Is it Legal?
Question
if a player rounds first with a runner on third and stops and changes directions between first and second in an attempt to draw a throw to score a runner from third is that runner called out
Answer
Most likely not.
The batter is allowed to round first, stop, pick up the ball and immediately commit to a base.
If the batter commits to second then stops, batter out for look back rule violation.
If the batter doesn't immediately commit to a base after picking up the ball, batter out for LBR violation
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