Thread: Batter's box
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Old Mon May 05, 2008, 10:19am
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Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue
toes overhanging and nearing the plate.... hrmmm, me I got nothing, provided that the rest of the batters foot/feet are on the line. Is this correct?
Prior to the pitch? No, it is not. The batter's feet must be completely inside the batter's box prior to the pitch. On the line is "in the box".

However, since there is 6" between the edge of the plate and batter's box, if the batter's feet are anywhere near the plate, s/he is not in the box.
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