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Call what you see. If you see a strike, it's a strike. If you're afraid to take the heat from calling what no one else saw, you're in the wrong profession.
I think the original poster was asking about the rule - and not the interpretation or opinions (or plusses and minuses of making the "right" call). As far as the rule goes, this is a strike.
F. (Fast Pitch Only) When a pitched ball not swung at nor called a strike touches any part of the batter's person or clothing. It does not matter if the ball strikes the ground before hitting the batter. The batter's hands are not to be considered part of the bat.
"NOR CALLED A STRIKE" - this one is called a strike, so the rest of the rule does not apply.
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