batting out of turn....

[Jerry]

When no one knows what the heck is going on, it does take an "authority" (the umpire in chief) to "take charge". The easy thing to do (and probably, by definition, the correct thing to do) is to grant the defense the benefit of the doubt. Simply say to the defensive coach, "Coach, I see you notice the improper batter. Either he's "out" and the next proper batter comes up to bat, or "let the play stand" and "x" is up to bat. What do you want to do?

Jerry