on deck batter

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by mbyron

J/R, Ch. 11 (eleven), sect. II (two):
"An authorized person is a person who is not team personnel,
but whose presence on LBT (or in the dugout) is authorized by
home team management. Examples of such persons would be
security guards, bat boys/girls, ball boys/girls, mascots,
photographers, etc. [3.15] [NFHS 1-2-3]"

My earlier post misleadingly suggested that authorized person interference can result from unintentional touching ("the ball hits...").

Thanks.

What would JR do if someone (relief pitcher / catcher) in the bull pen accidentally picked up a fair batted ball (thinking it was foul)?