OFFICIAL BASEBALL RULES

Rule 6.03 to 6.04runner. He does not do so. Abel flies out, and Baker comesto bat. Abel was an improper batter, and if an appeal is madebefore the first pitch to Baker, Edward is out, and the properbatter is Frank. There is no appeal, and a pitch is made toBaker. Abel’s out is now legalized, and the proper batter isBaker. Baker walks. Charles is the proper batter. Charlesflies out. Now Daniel is the proper batter, but he is on secondbase. Who is the proper batter?RULING: The proper batter is Edward. When the properbatter is on base, he is passed over, and the following batterbecomes the proper batter.6.04 (4.06) Unsportsmanlike Conduct(a) No manager, player, substitute, coach, trainer or batboy shall atany time, whether from the bench, the coach’s box or on theplaying field, or elsewhere:(1) Incite, or try to incite, by word or sign a demonstration byspectators;(2) Use language which will in any manner refer to or reflectupon opposing players, an umpire, or any spectator;(3) Call “Time,” or employ any other word or phrase or commitany act while the ball is alive and in play for the obviouspurpose of trying to make the pitcher commit a balk.(4) Make intentional contact with the umpire in any manner.(b) (3.09) Players in uniform shall not address or mingle withspectator, nor sit in the stands before, during, or after a game.No manager, coach or player shall address any spectator beforeor during a game. Players of opposing teams shall not fraternizeat any time while in uniform.(c) No fielder shall take a position in the batter’s line of vision, andwith deliberate unsportsmanlike intent, act in a manner to distractthe batter.PENALTY: The offender shall be removed from the game andshall leave the playing field, and, if a balk is made, it shall benullified.81