Batting out of Order (w/ balk) [OBR]

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by David Emerling

It seems that you are correct. And, since the same batter is up (the improper batter) - he is still batting - therefore, his hit never happened. And, now the offense can now put up the proper batter.

I don't know what to make of this ruling whereby the defense cannot get an out in this situation.

Personally, I would be inclined to use the following logic.
- Although there was a balk, the balk was completely negated because of the nature of the hit and advancement of runners. So, there was no balk.
- Yet, an improper batter reached based.
- A proper appeal was made on the improper batter. I would negate the improper batter's hit ... place the runner back on base ... and call out the proper batter.

Yet, it seems I'm wrong ... at least, according to this blog post.

I postulated two things and now think my second was more correct. The criteria to "disregard" existed (MLBUM/PBUC language). After disregarding the balk an appeal of a missed base would be upheld. I think an appeal of BOO should also be upheld.