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Originally posted by gxc
OBR rule 6.06 (b) is quite clear...
A batter is out for illegal action when_
(b) He steps from one batter's box to the other while the pitcher is in position ready to pitch;
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What BigUmp56 said PLUS read it again where it says "in position ready to pitch"
He can only pitch if he is in Windup or Set - the
positions specified in the rules. If he is not in windup or set, he is not "in position" and thus cannot be "ready to pitch", so the batter can switch.