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RulesMLB Umpire Manual

ON-DECK CIRCLE

Rule 5.10(k): The next batter up must be in the on-deck circle, and this is the only player who should be there (i.e., not more than one player at a time). No other player of the side at bat will be permitted on the field except the batter, base runners, and coaches.

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