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If it is an attempted steal of home, or if it is a suicide squeeze play, the batter has the right to be in the batter's box in order to attempt to hit the pitched ball. However, he may not remain there after the attempt if a play is subsequently being made at the plate (for example, on a passed ball, or if the runner on 3rd base is in a rundown).
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Does a team bat around when the ninth batter comes to the plate or when the tenth batter comes to the plate?
Batting around the order happens when the 10th batter comes to the plate (actually the first batter up in the line-up)
How do you use batter's box in a sentence?
"The crowd cheered as the team's star player stepped into the batter's box."
If a batter stands close to home plate when batting is he an inside batter or an outside batter?
Inside.
What direction does the batter face when in the batter's box?
The batter faces towards home plate, with their feet just further than shoulder width apart. If the batter is right handed, they will stand to the left of the plate, looking over their left shoulder at the pitcher. If the batter is left handed, they will stand to the right of the plate, looking of their right shoulder at the pitcher.
If a batter digs in at home plate what type of challenge is it to the pitcher?
Pitch close to the batter.
What is it called when a batter can hit from either side of the plate?
The batter is called a switch hitter.
When is it interference by the batter with the catcher when a runner from third base is trying to score?
When the batter is standing on the plate.
What direction does the batter face when in the batters box?
The batter faces towards home plate, with their feet just further than shoulder width apart. If the batter is right handed, they will stand to the left of the plate, looking over their left shoulder at the pitcher. If the batter is left handed, they will stand to the right of the plate, looking of their right shoulder at the pitcher.
The Pitcher throws towards home plate. the ball bounces in the dirt before home plate and it hits the batter is it a dead ball or hit batter?
It is a dead ball and the batter is awarded first base and is ruled a hit by pitch
If a batter steps on home plate to avoid being hit by a pitch is the pitch a strike?
One Answer:Before the hit yes. After no. the home plate is in fair territory between the batters box and first base so it is often stepped on, however the batter must hit the ball while inside the batters box. Correct Answer:There is no rule in MLB prohibiting a batter from stepping on home plate.
What is it if a batter holds the bat over the plate?
A bunt attempt.
If a batters foot touches the side of the plate while swinging is the legal?
No. MLB Rule 6.03 states: "The batter's legal position shall be with both feet within the batter's box. APPROVED RULING: The lines defining the box are within the batter's box." Since home plate is not within the batter's box, touching the plate with a foot while swinging would not be legal.
