Thu May 19, 2005, 02:16pm
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[QUOTE] Originally posted by PeteBooth
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The experimental rule, designed to encourage an improved pace of play, requires a batter to keep one foot in the batter's box throughout an at-bat, unless certain exceptions apply, in which case the batter must remain within the dirt area surrounding home plate. An umpire will be able to award an automatic strike or strikes, without the pitcher having to deliver a pitch, if a batter intentionally leaves the batter's box and delays play. A similar rule applies in National Collegiate Athletic Association play. The experimental rule was used successfully in 2004 during the Major League Baseball-operated Arizona Fall League, a developmental league for top Minor League prospects.
Who said FED rules are FEDLANDIA
Pete Booth
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Can you imagine what that would do in MLB to guys like Nomar Garciaparra?
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