What happens to the batter who hits a foul ball with 3 balls and 2 strikes, if one foot is touching home plate?

When a batter hits a foul ball while having three balls and two strikes, and one foot is touching home plate, the situation is governed by the rules of baseball and softball. In this specific scenario, the batter is considered to be in a unique position because they are in a full count situation (three balls and two strikes) and are touching home plate.

When a batter hits a foul ball with two strikes, it is typically considered a strike, unless the foul ball is caught for an out. However, if it occurs while the batter is touching home plate, the umpire calls that scenario differently. The key aspect here is that the batter is considered to have “stepped out of the box” when touching home plate in this context and therefore makes a foul tip that results in an automatic out if the defense opts to enforce that penalty.

Choosing to apply the penalty means the defense can decide that the batter is out, effectively ending that player's at-bat. This is a specific rule within the context of the game and underscores the unique circumstances that affect the outcome when a foul ball is hit while in this precarious position.