Appeal after defense vacates infield

[SC Ump]

Please be aware that this is not really an "appeal play". I just mention it, because there are very specific rules about how appeals must be done and when they are no longer valid. Examples of appeal plays are when a runner misses a bag or leaves a base prior to a fly ball being touched. These are instances where the rules state the umpire should not rule until the offended team properly requests the ruling.

What you are doing in your situation is asking an umpire to reconsidered his ruling. I do not think there is anything officially stated in most rule books as to when this can or cannot be done.

Like this instance, I could see where it would be possible after the defense leaves the infield. I cannot imagine a situation where it would be possible after another pitch was thrown.