Technically it isn't necessary for a pitcher to make any pitches for an intentional walk. According to the rules, anytime a pitcher touches his hand to his mouth while on the mound the umpire shall declare a ball to the batter. Instead of throwing 4 pitches to the catcher standing up, why not just touch your hand to your mouth 4 times. It is not a balk and you save 4 pitches from your pitch count.
Only 2 potential problems:
1. In cold weather games there is no penalty for touching your hand to your mouth.
2. Repeat offenders can be fined by the league president.
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