Catcher pick-offs/end-of-play

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by CT1

There has to be *some* line of demarcation to determine when a BOO appeal can't be allowed.

There is:

“(3) When an improper batter becomes a runner or is put out, and the defensive team appeals to the umpire before the first pitch to the next batter of either team, or before any play or attempted play, the umpire shall (1) declare the proper batter out; and (2) nullify any advance or score made because of a ball batted by the improper bat- ter or because of the improper batter’s advance to first base on a hit, an error, a base on balls, a hit batter or otherwise.”

The question was whether a continuous action play after a pitch negated an appeal.