Batting

Strike Ball Hit

Strike A pitch enters any part of the strike zone and is not struck at. A pitch is struck at and missed. A pitch becomes foul with less than 2 strikes Pitch becomes a foul tip (even on a 3 rd strike) or a foul from a bunt attempt. The batter delays A batted ball (fair or foul) contacts a batter in the batter’s box (foul ball)

Ball A pitch which is not touched by the bat and is not a strike An illegal pitch The pitcher delays

Hit A foul ball or a fair hit occurs (which may be a bunt) when the pitch is touched by the bat of a batter who is in the box

Infraction by the batter The batter shall not

Infraction by the batter The batter shall not Delay the game ( 7.3.1) Hit a fair or foul ball with a foot or knee touching the plate or completely outside the lines of the batter’s box

Infraction by the batter The batter shall not Move from one side of the plate to the other when the pitcher is in position to pitch. Permit the ball to touch him

Infraction by the batter The batter shall not Interfere with the catcher’s fielding or throwing by……

Infraction by the batter The batter shall not Leaning over home plate Stepping out of the batter’s box Making any movement including backswing that hinders a catchers ability to attempt a play on a runner

Infraction by the batter The batter shall not Fail to make a reasonable vacate a congested area when there is a throw to home plate

A batter is out

Enters the box with an illegal bat 3 rd strike is not caught if a runner occupies 1 st base and there are less than 2 outs. 3 rd strike is caught Foul ball other than a foul tip is caught by a fielder (or prevented by a spectator) Attempted bunt on 3 rd strike is foul Any member of the offense interferes with a fielder attempting to field a foul fly ball

A batter is out A team plays with less than 9 players Enters the game as an illegal substitute Intentionally deflects a foul ball that has a chance of becoming fair