Balk or Not

[Jeffreauxdawg]

Runner on first nobody on second or third, right handed pitcher. Pitcher comes set and keeps shoulders still but turns head back towards 2nd to look at runner with a big lead off first over his right shoulder instead of left. Faces back towards home before throwing a pitch.

Someone was trying to tell me this is a balk. For the life of me I can't see anything in a rulebook that says this .. no move is being made to the unoccupied base by the way.

 

[patdog]

I’m no Angel Hernandez, but I say not a balk.

 

[klong-dog]

As long as shoulders don't move, you are good.

 

[HumpDawgy]

I always yell "BALK", even if its not a balk. I also yell "GET IN THE HOLE" after every golf shot, even in the tee box of a par 5.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

Just how big of a lead does the runner have?! Based upon the scenario you laid our for us, it sounds like he's halfway to second.

 

[The Peeper]

I always yell "BALK", even if its not a balk. I also yell "GET IN THE HOLE" after every golf shot, even in the tee box of a par 5.

I bet you are a "throw it in the dirt" guy too?