Batter-Runner SECTION 10. A term that identifies the offensive player who has just finished the time at bat and is either put out or becomes a runner before the play ends.

Batter’s Box SECTION 9. The area within which the batter is positioned when at bat.

7-3-1   Delay the game by failing to take his position promptly in the batter’s box within 20 seconds. The batter must keep at least one foot in the batter’s box throughout the time at bat. EXCEPTION A batter …