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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
Especially now that it is 12 seconds. I've still never seen it called at any level yet.
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It only applies, of course, with no runnrs on base. Then:
The MLBUM (2009 edition p24) says the clock starts when the pitcher is in possession of the ball
AND the batter is in the box "alert to the pitcher".
At this point in play, there is hardly ever anything approaching a violation.