Not sure it's an automatic strike. It is what it is - be it a ball or strike. Of course, the reality is that upon illegally stepping out of the box, the strike zone just became much, much larger.

 

OBR 6.02 D using National Association rules. If the batter steps out illegally and the pitcher doesn't throw the ball it's a strike.

OBR 6.02 D using National Association rules. If the batter steps out illegally and the pitcher doesn't throw the ball it's a strike.

 

Got it. Missed the part about not throwing the pitch. So if he doesn't throw, he gets an automatic strike, but if he does throw he gets whatever the pitch is?

Got it. Missed the part about not throwing the pitch. So if he doesn't throw, he gets an automatic strike, but if he does throw he gets whatever the pitch is?

 

In OBR, yes. For some reason I think high school has a rule that it's a strike regardless. I'll have to ask about that.

In OBR, yes. For some reason I think high school has a rule that it's a strike regardless. I'll have to ask about that.

 

I underestimated the severity of the penalty. Here's what I was told. High school has a "double strike" penalty.

 

Batter steps out illegally while the pitcher is in his motion. Regardless of where the pitch lands it's TWO strikes.

WOW.......I'm being educated more and more every day.....That alone is worth the price of the site !!

Please do not refer to National Federation (FED) rules as OBR. OBR is reserved for Major League rules

Please do not refer to National Federation (FED) rules as OBR. OBR is reserved for Major League rules

 

Who did that?

Please do not refer to National Federation (FED) rules as OBR. OBR is reserved for Major League rules

 

I believe Knothole in Greater Cincy uses modified OBR.

I underestimated the severity of the penalty. Here's what I was told. High school has a "double strike" penalty.

 

Batter steps out illegally while the pitcher is in his motion. Regardless of where the pitch lands it's TWO strikes.

 

I am getting different opinions on this. Still looking into it.

Correct.. One for stepping out illegally, one for the pitch regardless if it is in the strike zone or not. Different from OBR where you call the pitch where it is Either way it is never a balk if the pitch is not delivered

OBR 6.02 D using National Association rules. If the batter steps out illegally and the pitcher doesn't throw the ball it's a strike.

You did right here Clyde. They are two different rule sets. Find this rule in the FED rules book

You did right here Clyde. They are two different rule sets. Find this rule in the FED rules book

 

I do not have access to a FED rulebook.

You did right here Clyde.

 

As opposed to when?

The double strike penalty is FED rule 6-2-4-D-1 If the batter steps out of the box with both feet the umpire shall call a strike for violation of 7-3-1. If the pitcher legally delivers the ball it shall be called a strike and remain live.Thus two strikes on the batter if he steps out of the box with both feet

The double strike penalty is FED rule 6-2-4-D-1 If the batter steps out of the box with both feet the umpire shall call a strike for violation of 7-3-1. If the pitcher legally delivers the ball it shall be called a strike and remain live.Thus two strikes on the batter if he steps out of the box with both feet

 

Not questioning you - I'm sure you're right, but this seems crazy to me. A strike - absolutely. Two strikes on one pitch? Silly.