Rule 6.02
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(c) If the batter refuses to take his position in the batter’s box during his time at bat, the
umpire shall call a strike on the batter. The ball is dead, and no runners may
advance. After the penalty, the batter may take his proper position and the regular
ball and strike count shall continue. If the batter does not take his proper position
before three strikes have been called, the batter shall be declared out.
Rule 6.02(c) Comment: The umpire shall give the batter a reasonable opportunity to take his
proper position in the batter’s box after the umpire has called a strike pursuant to Rule 6.02(c) and
before the umpire calls a successive strike pursuant to Rule 6.02(c).