A Doozy of a Rule Question

[BigUmp56]

Originally posted by gotblue?
Before the third strike not caught (e.g., WP with less than 2 strikes, balk, etc.), the BOO can be corrected if the offense wakes up or the defense "appeals" prematurely. Does the completion of the time at bat, and ripening of the BOO appeal (others have said batter becoming BR) provide the distinction as to whether the run would be counted or the advancements nullified?

gotblue,


6.07(a)(1) Provides for the improper batter to be replaced by the proper batter at any time prior to the improper batter completing his time at bat, and assume the existing count. If R3 scores before the completion of the at bat by the improper batter, the run scores.

6.07(a)(2) Provides for the run to be nullified if the improper batter has completed his time at bat AND in doing so becomes a BR, AND is properly apealed. If the appeal is upheld for the third out, no run may score.


Tim.