I'll take a flyer on this one.
Assumption is the batter is in the strike zone becuz the ball in the dirt was at or slightly behind him, so he moved forward and into the plate. Ball took a nasty hop right after him. I've got HBP.
Another choice is he was "leaning in" on a breaking ball headed for the dirt, lost his balance and stepped onto the plate or toward it to regain his balance. Up jumps the ball and tags him. I've still got HBP.
Becuz he wasn't swinging, and becuz the ball was in the dirt, and becuz he was in the plate area, I'm assuming he was moving to get out of the way of the pitch. I've got HBP if all the above is true.
Bob
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