With the batting order #12, #24, #36 and #00, there are two outs. #12 walks and then #24 walks to load the bases. #00 then bats and hits a double, scoring three runs. The defensive coach then calls time and alerts the plate umpire that #36 was skipped. Each of the points below were argued (no kidding!), but which are correct:

 

a. The offense claims the improper batter was discovered too late, since the defensive coach acknowledged that he knew  about the improper batter (#00), but let #00 bat anyway to see what he would do at the plate.

 

b. The offense claims that the batting order is not established until you advance thru the line-up the first time.

 

c. The offense claims that an out is recorded, but the runs count

 

d. The defense claims #00 out (since he hit the ball to the fence at Ridge Road) and the runs do not count.

 

e. #36 wants to lead off next inning, since he missed his turn at bat

 

f. #36 is out and no runs score

 

g. #00 gets to hit for a second time in a row when he leads off next inning