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Originally Posted by CecilOne
Why should we accept responsibility in an NFHS game because it says so in an ASA POE? It's the coach's responsibility.
The runner at 2nd in ITB is in essence a simulated double. The runner at 2nd therefore batted out of order, no penalty because a pitch was thrown. That makes the proper batter whoever is #1 in the lineup, not the "fourth batter in the order ", so the fourth batter in the order is now BOO. The appeal follows the fourth batter in the order completing a TAB, so the #1 batter is out and the #2 batter is up with the runner remaining at 3rd.
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The Minnesota
Manual for Athletic Officials states the responsibility clearly, it just does not elaborate on situations like the ASA POE. From the MN Officials Manual:
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E. Tie-Breaker Rule: In the event that the International Tie Breaker rule is used the following procedures shall apply: At the start of the inning in which the tie-breaker rule is used, the offensive team shall begin its turn at bat with the player who is scheduled to bat last in the respective half inning being placed on second base (e.g., if the number 5 batter is the lead off batter, the number 4 batter in the batting order will be placed on second base). The umpire and scorekeeper will determine that the proper runner has been placed at second base and the inning shall begin.
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Using the ASA POE is a reasonable way for the umpire to handle his own mistake unless or until there is an official interp from the state.