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Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)
jicecone,
According to the OP, the R2 did NOT advance during the improper batter's at bat.
He advanced after the improper batter had completed his at bat and had become a runner.
Yes, on that point, I am absolutely "certain sure".
JM
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I think "while he is at bat" is being taken too literally. I interpret this as a reference to when a runner advances because the IB is awarded a base or advances the runners on a batted ball. Literally - the runner should be returned. By interpretation - he does not.
That this is R2 advancing on a passed ball his advancement stands. If I am the umpire - I am not returning him. The IB did not advance him.