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Old Wed Feb 08, 2006, 08:57am
bob jenkins bob jenkins is offline
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Re: MLB Rules for PRO BALL

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Originally posted by SAump
6.08 The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without liability to be put out (provided he advances to and touches first base) when_ (a) Four "balls" have been called by the umpire;

There's a difference between being "put out" by the defense and being "called out" by the umpire for another infraction.