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Originally posted by sgtchesty
NO WAY!!! The batter can't change boxes unless a relief pitcher comes in. Onece the batter starts from one side he stays... just as the pitcher must choose to pitch right/left handed. No written rule, just common sense and good game management.
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It might be "common sense" but it's not what the rules say -- if it's specifically stated as being illegal to switch when th epitcher is in a position to pitch, doesn't that make it pretty clear that it's legal at other itmes?