Intentional Walk

[TwoBits]

Originally Posted by LMan

Day-yum, bud, you are good.

FED 7-2-c "When an improper batter becomes a runner or is put out.....or an intentional base on balls has occurred.....the improper batter becomes the proper batter."

...but occurred to whom? it doesnt specify whether its the IBB to the improper batter himself or the succeeding batter that legitimizes him. And I dont have a casebook with me.

My book says "When an improper batter becomes a runner or is put out and the defensive team appeals to th umpire before the first leagal or illegal pitch, or, play or attempted play, or prior to an intentional base on balls or before the infielders leave the diamond if a half inning is ending, the umpire shall declare the proper batter out and reture all runners to the base occupied at the time of pitch."

The way I read it, the intentional walk must be issued to the next batter for the improper batter to become proper.