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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn
YU has posted the NFHS rule... a clear case where their rule makes a lot more sense than the ASA rule, which seems to indicate there's no grey area between an illegal pitch and ruling the batter did it intentionally (with warning and ejection threats).
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I don't think it makes more sense for reasons I've already posted, but it is definitely clearer and YU did point out the "strike" ruling which I overlooked.
BTW, at what point do you determine the batter left the box for this rule to be in effect?
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In NFHS (and every baseball ruleset), if the batter steps out and the pitcher stops, it's a no pitch. I believe that is the same in NCAA although my book was borrowed this weekend and I have not gotten it back.
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And my question is still, why? Pitcher starts, pitcher shouldn't stop. Why are the rules protecting poor mechanics and execution? Maybe a pitcher is not having a good day or is wild? You are going to penalize the batter for bailing out early?
And while we are at it, isn't the umpire directed to not grant time after the pitcher starts his/her delivery? Well, if the umpire is to not grant a suspension of play, why is it even a consideration that someone is fooled or confused?
We constantly deal with DMC, DMR, DMF, so why is there no DMP in this situation?