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Originally Posted by CT1
No, the NF rule was put in as a preventitive sportsmanship measure. Evidently, some areas of the country were having issues with OD batters being in front of (or very near) the opposing dugout.
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That is not the way I remember it being explained when the rule was emphasized. And when players cross they often do so when there is a warmup. Either way I do not see much benefit for going to the other batter's box for multiple reasons.
Peace