crowding the plate

[Dave Reed]

Interesting comment in the MLBUM, but the NCAA has a different take:
"7.11e. A batter’s legal position in the box shall be defined as having both feet completely within the box (lines are part of the box).
A.R. —Umpires are to enforce this rule as written. If the line of the batter’s box has been erased, the umpire shall require that upon the batter’s initial stance, both feet are no closer than 6 inches from the inside edge of home plate.
PENALTY—Require the batter to move to a proper position.

[BretMan]

Originally Posted by Dave Reed

Interesting comment in the MLBUM, but the NCAA has a different take:

As, I believe, do most amateur codes.

But if I ever worK a Major League game, now I'll know how to call this!