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I remember someone saying in a previous thread on this topic that if it hits the ground, it is difficult for the batter to get out of the way because he doesn't know which way the ball is coming at him. I agree with this theory and will always give the batter the base when the ball hits the grounds unless it is so blantantly obvious that he could have gotten out of the way(such as the ball rolling slowly up to him and he watches it hit him).
Even if the ball doesn't hit the ground, I usually give the base unless it it so obvious that he didn't try to get out of the way that my 3 year old son would say, "Dad why didn't that batter try to get out of the way of the pitch"
My opinion only.
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