Delay of game by the batter.
If the batter delays the game by stepping out of the batter’s box without a permissible action taking place, a strike is called. A strike is also called if the batter fails to enter the batters box within twenty seconds.
Batter steps out of the box during the pitch.
If the batter steps out the batter’s box during the pitch and the pitcher delivers the pitch, a strike is called on the batter. If there is a runner on base, and the batter leaves the batter’s box with both feet during the pitch and the pitcher delivers the pitch, two strikes are called on…
Ball hits batter-runner after he exits the box.
If a batted ball contacts the batter after he exits the batter’s box then the ball becomes dead and interference is called. The batter is out and the runners are returned to the last base legally occupied at the time of the interference.
A ball struck by the batter hits him inside while in the batter’s box.
If a batted ball contacts the batter while he is in the batter’s box then the ball becomes dead and is ruled foul.
A batter is hit by the pitch.
A batter hit by a pitch while in the batter’s box is awarded 1B. The ball is dead and all runners forced to advance move up one base. This includes the batter being hit on any part of his person including protective equipment such as elbow pads and helmet. It also includes any protective equipment…
Batter hits ball with foot or knee out of the batters box.
If a batter hits a pitched ball with any part of his foot or knee outside of the batter’s box, including home plate, then the batter is out. The ball is immediately dead and all runners are returned to their base occupied at the time of the pitch.
What is a strike?
A strike is a ball that passes through any part of the strike zone in flight. A foul ball is also counted as a strike when a hitter has less than two strikes. When a batter accumulates three strikes, he is out. If the batter bunts a foul ball with two strikes then it is…
What is a ball?
A ball is a pitch that is not a strike. If a batter accumulates four balls, he is awarded first base. The ball remains live.
NFHS Rule Changes for 2020
By Brady Hood Reading Time: 2 Minutes With each new high school baseball season umpires, coaches, and players must reacquaint themselves with the rulebook. Each year the Rules Committee at NFHS clarify, add, or remove rules to improve the game at the high school level. This coming year is no different with a major change…
Rule 1 – Section 5 – PLAYER EQUIPMENT
1-5-1 It is mandatory for on-deck batters, batters, runners, retired runners, players/students in the coaches boxes as well as non-adult bat/ball shaggers to wear a batting helmet that has a non-glare (not mirror-like) surface and meets the NOCSAE standard at the time of manufacture. The batting helmet shall have extended ear flaps that cover both ears…
