One Foot in the Box

[sthomas13100]

I keep hearing on MLB network that one of the rule changes, "the batter must keep one foot in the box" for speeding up  play has many players upset. 

 

What I don't understand, I thought this was already a rule?  6.02 (d) (1) per a four-year old rule book.  "The batter shall keep one foot in the batter's box throughout the batter time at bat, unless one of the following exceptions applies, in which......."

With the exception list (i) - (vii).

 

So is this a point of emphasis, or a new rule? 

 

I heard Ortiz go off yesterday in reference to this "new rule", he may have to change his pre-pitch routine.

 

[maven]

You omitted to quote the first sentence of 6.02(d): "The following rule shall be in effect for all National Association Leagues."

 

The provision formerly applied only to minor league ball. And now it's also for Major League play.

[Richvee]

...However, strikes are NOT going to called fines are supposedly going to be doled out for infractions. Ortiz said he didn't care they can fine him all they want. The new commish then added there could be suspensions for habitual offenders. Not sure how Ortiz reacted to that 

[Richvee]

...However, strikes are NOT going to called fines are supposedly going to be doled out for infractions. Ortiz said he didn't care they can fine him all they want. The new commish then added there could be suspensions for habitual offenders. Not sure how Ortiz reacted to that 

Sorry. It wasn't the commissioner, it was a tweet from Ken Rosenthal "according to sources"..

According to sources, a player can be suspended for just cause on his sixth offense if he displays “willful disregard” of the rule…

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal)

[sthomas13100]

Maven, you are correct, looked right over that!

 

Thanks

[Magic]

They initially said the fine was going to be $500. Really????

Games worked 10

[maven]

...However, strikes are NOT going to called fines are supposedly going to be doled out for infractions. Ortiz said he didn't care they can fine him all they want. The new commish then added there could be suspensions for habitual offenders. Not sure how Ortiz reacted to that 

 

Yawn. A guy who never played in the minors is too big to be told how to conduct a plate appearance. Cry me a river, Cookie Monster.