What happens if a batter hits the ball outside of the batter's box and is declared out?

When a batter hits the ball with their foot or body outside of the batter's box, it is considered a foul ball. In this situation, the ball is ruled dead immediately. This rule is in place to ensure fairness and safety, as hitting the ball while outside of the box could give the batter an unfair advantage in terms of reaching the ball more easily.

In the case of a foul ball, the play is halted, preventing any further action until the situation is resolved. The game does not simply continue as it would under normal circumstances, and the next batter is not called up until the current play is properly concluded. The umpire's role is to make these determinations to maintain the flow and integrity of the game.