[tzme415]

I've also noticed that in my area the batter's box is rarely chalked for SP, in fact the chalk lines end about 3' from the plate. When a defensive team complains about a batter not being in the box, I simply reply 'What box?'. If the league wants me to call batters for being out of the box, then give me a box. So basically all I call is if the batter steps on or clearly in front of the plate. I know this is not completely correct and I don't like it. I am not going to guess where the box is and I am not going to bring a tape measure and mark my own, so I'll just call what I'm sure of. Either the teams will quit complaining about batters being out of the box or they will get the league to mark one.