FWIW:
As I understand things, this is one rule that is different in the three rule sets that I am most familiar with.
In all cases, proper batter is declared out.
Any runners not put out are returned to their base at the time of the pitch.
1) NCAA: No outs (recorded during playing action) stand
2) NFHS: Outs (recorded during playing action) stand EXCEPT for improper batter (her at bat -and therefore her out - is negated).
Quote:
The improper batter's
time at bat is negated and she is returned to the dugout/bench area. All
outs stand and runners who were not declared out must return to the base
occupied at the time of the pitch.
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3) ASA: All outs (recorded during playing action) stand (including an out on the improper batter - so you can get three outs on this....