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Originally posted by phillips.alex
I'm not really sure how this situation could possibly happen given your description, but rule 6.02 states:
"c) If the batter refuses to take his position in the batter's box during his time at bat, the umpire shall order the pitcher to pitch, and shall call "Strike" on each such pitch."
Seems to me that if you aren't in the box it is similar to leaning into the strike zone. Even if it hits you it is still a strike, and no bases will be awarded. Note that the umpire needs to tell the batter to enter the box before this situation can happen. No "slap" hitting in baseball, this isn't happy gilmore.
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Alex,
The batter did not refuse to take his position in this case. He was already legally in the box prior to the pitch, so 6.02 does not apply here.
We have already determined that you cannot call a pitch that isn't a strike a strike.
Slap hitting has always been a part of baseball. Come on now.