1st / 3rd basemen straddling the bag in foul territory

[Tim C]

It has only been discussed for 100 posts over the years.

Play cannot start until all players are legally in position.

I am amazed that anyone hasn't heard this example over-and-over. It is the play discussed at all professional schools . . . and in all documents.

Do you really not believe the reference?

Baseball rules, unlike other sports, don't necessarily follow advantage/disadvantage philosophies.

It is universially accepted as one of three recognized "Do Overs" in Baseball

(See Balk @ NCAA level on an IBB).