Yes or no?

Simple and not martian. Batter gets TIME, during this time, pitcher gives himself a slobber.

When ball is put back in play, unslobber him.

You carry a rag around with you for this purpose? Geez.

However, I "did" get my question answered from a "well known authorative source".

It is STILL A BALL... even if the ball is dead. You lick, you get the penalty.

Nonetheless, I would put the ball in play and then point out the infraction.

If you want to take your position to the extreme all 8.02 infractions (a1-a6) are pointed out and enforced during a dead ball.

"Time", calls the umpire killing the ball and then while pointing at the pitcher, announces the penalty.

Say, how many angels can fit on the seams of a baseball?