Change:
All
non-permanent lines on the playing field shall be
marked white with a material not injurious to
the eyes or skin.Lime or caustic material of any kind is
prohibited.
Rationale:
Clarification for proper lining instructions for
grass and turf fields.
6-2-3
Change:
Intentionally
pitch
close to a batter.
Rationale:
To reinforce the responsibility of the pitcher while
he has engaged the pitcher's plate.
7-3-4
Penalty
Change: Penalty: The batter remains at bat (pitch is
a ball or strike) unless the pitch was a third
strike or ball four.