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Originally Posted by CommishJoe
Article says he's been told it's legal, but I don't think it should be. Batters already only have .25 of a second to make a decision. How much of that does this shave off by throwing closer to the plate? I would think the rule should be that the pitcher throw the ball while the back foot is in contact with the rubber.
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No pitcher does that. The back foot is raised in the air before they release the ball as part of their follow-through.
If he did this from a full wind-up position, it would be illegal because the rule states that you are only allowed to take a step with the free foot (the one not in contact with the rubber). And he is obviously taking a step with both of his feet. No such language exists in the rules on the stretch position, however. But why you could do it in one delivery and not the other makes no sense.
This should be illegal.
P.S. He has been called for illegal pitches in AAA before.