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Old Mon Sep 01, 2003, 12:09pm
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The batter’s legal position shall be with both feet within the batter’s box.


Official Notes - Case Book - Comments: APPROVED RULING The lines defining the box are within the batter’s box.

From Evans:

Professional Interpretation: If a batter’s foot is touching any part of a line defining the box at contact, such position shall be considered legal. The umpire should instruct the batter to refrain from touching the plate and line when assuming his initial stance.
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