batting out of order

[Jim Porter]

Originally posted by jesmael
batting order is able, baker, charlie, david, edward. Able stikes out,baker walks, than edward goes to bat out of turn and strikes out. What is the call?

If the defense (and only the defense) notices and appeals before any pitch, play, or attempted play in the next half inning, then Charlie is declared out for batting out of turn and the strike out nullified. The next proper batter would be David.

If the defense does not legally appeal, then the first pitch by the opposing pitcher would legitimize Edwards at-bat and strike out, and Frank would be the next proper batter.