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Prospect2020TX posted:

Thoughts?

RH Batter, in an attempt to gain edge on a pitcher with very low velocity, moves up in batter's box, front foot on line of box.  At contact, when front foot comes down, foot outside of batter's box (front line, closer to pitcher), hit to left.  Nothing said. 

Next inning (same pitcher), umpire tells 2 hole hitter, "I am getting your next hitter out on a technicality, watch..." (that in itself seems like strange communication).  RH Batter again moves up in box in next at bat, first cut swing and miss, front foot lands same spot, outside of batter's box, closer to pitcher.  Immediate "Batter Out" call, "batter outside of batter's box". 

Understand the rule but no warnings in this situation?   Just curious.

No warnings. Call the infraction if you see it, don't if you don't. I'm guessing he wasn't sure on the first PA, but was thinking to watch for it on the next one.

I do have an issue with the statement the umpire made. We are not out there anticipating what the next call will be. I don't have a problem making a mental note to watch out for it, but that needs to stay inside his head and not influence his perception of events.

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