Batter-Induced Balk?


 
With a runner on first base (R1), the pitcher comes to a legal set, and then begins his preliminary pitching motion to throw home. Just as he starts is motion home, the batter (B1) holds his hand up and asks the plate umpire for "time". The plate umpire does not grant time since the pitcher had begun his motion. However, when the pitcher saw B1's hand in the air, he stopped his pitching motion. The field umpire called "time", declared a balk, and directed R1 to 2nd base. Any further action needed by either umpire?
 
Call
If the pitcher stops or hesitates because the batter holds up his hand to request "time", it is not a balk. There is no penalty on either the batter or pitcher. The umpire should call "time" and begin play anew. See NF 6-2-4d1.

In the situation below, this is one of the rare "do-overs" in baseball. There is no penalty on the batter or pitcher. R1 is not awarded second base. B1 stays at bat with the same count.