All Outs Are Not In The Rules

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

In between pitches, if he wants to step out and quickly take a signal, I have no problem with that. The rulebook doesn't allow this courtesy, but it is necessary if the batter wants to pick up a signal.

Where does the rulebook prohibit that? And don't respond with 6.02(b) as you did above. You left out: "6.02 (b)The batter shall not leave his position in the batter’s box after the pitcher comes to Set Position, or starts his windup."

That comes before the line you quoted: "The batter is not at liberty to step in and out of the batter’s box at will."

Clearly the rule is addressing the batter's actions when the pitcher comes set or starts his wind-up. Taking a sign in between pitches is not what is being addressed here.

While the minor leagues have added the requirement of one foot in the batter's box, the major leagues and the OBR have not.