Rule 2 – Section 39 – TIME AT BAT
2-39 Time at bat is the period beginning when a batter first enters the batter’s box and continuing until he is put out or becomes a runner. A batter is not charged in the records with a time at bat when he makes a sacrifice hit, is hit by a pitched ball, is awarded a base on balls, is replaced before being charged with two strikes, is replaced after being charged with two strikes and the substitute does not strike out, or when he advances to first base because of obstruction by a fielder.
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