When an improper batter is discovered at bat with a 1-2 count, what is the proper action?

When an improper batter is discovered at bat with a 1-2 count, what is the proper action?

• A. The proper batter will replace the improper batter with the 1-2 count.
• B. The batter is declared out and the proper batter will come to bat.
• C. The defense may choose the penalty or the result.
• D. The batter is warned.

Answer: (A)

When a batter is identified as improper, the correct remedy is to insert the proper batter in the batter’s box and let him continue the at-bat, using the same count that already exists. Since the count at that moment is 1-2, the proper batter steps in with that 1-2 count. This keeps the at-bat’s progress intact and avoids changing outs or penalties based on the lineup mistake.

When a batter is identified as improper, the correct remedy is to insert the proper batter in the batter’s box and let him continue the at-bat, using the same count that already exists. Since the count at that moment is 1-2, the proper batter steps in with that 1-2 count. This keeps the at-bat’s progress intact and avoids changing outs or penalties based on the lineup mistake.