designated hitter rules

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September 2024 Baseball Rules Question and Answer

Topics: Rules Controversy

QUESTION #1 Minor League game…There’s a runner on third. Following the pitch to the batter the runner walked back toward third base but never touched the base. For some reason, he went around the base toward left field and never retouched third base as he retook his lead. Is this a violation? Can the defensive…

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