Batter out of box

[David B]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

Who actually looks down at the feet when a batter is batting? Sorry, I'm tracking a pitch and that takes precedence over this idiocy.

How many times has a batter in the Major Leagues put his entire foot BEHIND the plate to bunt the ball. Even though the foot is clearly out of the box, how many times have you seen this called?

Problems find me on occasion. I sure don't go looking for them.....or to prove my masterful knowledge of the rule book.

I agree totally. We have a couple of our HS coaches who like to use this to try and get a call - I guess it must work or they would quit.

Had playoff game this year with them and sure enough once they get behind a run, he starts. Finally a guy rips a double and he comes out and tries to argue he was out of the box.

I listen only for a second, pointing out the line was drawn incorrectly, he wasn't out of the box and then as I moved to brush the plate simply erased the lines.

No further problems etc.,

Thanks
David