Balk or Strike on the batter?? How would you call it??

[ncump7]

Would you call a strike on the batter for stepping out of the box with both feet without being granted a time out?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by ncump7

Would you call a strike on the batter for stepping out of the box with both feet without being granted a time out?

Only if the pitch is delivered. Otherwise reset (one of only a couple "do-overs" in baseball).

[victory]

Question: If you choose to "reset", do you say anything to the batter about what he did?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by victory

Question: If you choose to "reset", do you say anything to the batter about what he did?

Absolutely. "Stay in the box until I grant 'time', or you risk giving them a free strike."

[Jimmie24]

Now, if the pitcher pitches the ball, wouldn't you have two strikes? If he stops his windup I agree it is nothing. Warn the batter to stay in. I believe that this is in the rule book. I don't have my book with me or I would give a rule reference.

[FTVMartin]

The rule in fed is 7-3-1. Penalty for leaving the box is a strike and it says the ball remains live. Not sure about granting a second strike.

[Jimmie24]

I believe it is just after it. If the pitcher continues with the pitch it would be a two strike situation. It also talks in the book about this situation as well. If the pitcher stops his pitch it is a do over.