BASE ON BALLS

Definitions of Terms:

If the defensive team’s manager notifies the umpire that he would like to intentionally walk the batter—
• Prior to the start of an at-bat: As the batter approaches the plate, the umpire will call “Time,” the ball is dead, and the umpire shall award the batter first base and advance any other runner(s) forced to advance by the batter being walked.
• During an at-bat: The umpire will call “Time,” the ball is dead, and the umpire shall award the batter first base and advance any other runner(s) forced to advance by the batter being walked.
If a substitute batter is being entered into the game, the plate umpire should confirm and officially signal the batter into the game prior to addressing the defensive Club’s request to intentionally walk the batter.