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Hi, all -- I call ASA slow pitch, no stealing (men's and women's, but not coed). Our league teams often have problems with Batting Out of Order. So I want to make 100% sure I am clear on the 2013 rule change.

Batting order is B3, B4, B5. R1 on 2B, R2 on 1B. No outs.

B3 is due up but B4 completes a turn at bat. I am checking myself on each of the following scenarios...

A. B4 strikes out, runners stay put.
B. B4 flies out, R1 tags and safely advances to 3B, R2 stays put.
C. B4 flies out, R1 tags and safely advances to 3B, R2 is thrown out at 1B.
D. B4 grounds out (F1 to F3), R1 and R2 advance to 3B and 2B respectively.
E. B4 grounds into a fielder's choice (F1 to F5), forcing out R1, R2 advances to 2B, BR stops at 1B.
F. B4 grounds into into a double play (F6 to F4 to F3), putting out both R2 and BR, R1 advances to 3B.
G. B4 grounds into into a double play (F6 to F5 to F4), putting out both R2 and R1, BR stops at 1B.

After the play is over, B5 steps into the box but before a pitch is thrown, the defense properly appeals that the offensive team batted out of order (i.e. that B3 was due up but B4 batted). I (the umpire) need to declare outs, place runners, and tell the offense who bats next.


Can you check my work? I read the updated section 7-2-D-2 very carefully and want to make sure I have mastered it, both to properly enforce the rule and to explain it clearly to managers.

A. 1 out (B3 for failing to bat), R1 at 2B, R2 at 1B, B4 due up.
B. 1 out (B3), R1 returns to 2B, R2 at 1B, B4 due up.
C. 2 outs (B3, R2), R1 returns to 2B, B4 due up.
D. 1 out (B3), R1 returns to 2B, R2 returns to 1B, B4 due up.
E. 2 outs (B3, R1), R2 returns to 1B, B4 due up.
F. 2 outs (B3, R2), R1 returns to 2B, B4 due up.
G. 3 outs (B3, R2, R1), B4 due up when offense comes to bat next inning.

Thanks!

Scott