TTUmp,
The difference in FED is that even if the defense does properly appeal a BOOT, any outs made on the play stand and only advances due to the improper batter's completion of his at bat are nullified. Under OBR & NCAA, both outs and advances are nullified.
So, in FED, if an improper batter hits into a double play, the 2 outs stand, and any advances are "reset". Under OBR & NCAA, the 2 outs on the play would be "replaced" by the one out declared on the proper batter. In FED, you kinf of get to "have your cake and eat it too".
For the other OBR "manager's option", see the oft-overlooked 8.02(a) Penalty.
Oh, and there's yet another "manager's option" in FED that does not exist in OBR.
JM
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