briancurtin,
If the batter were to be HBP while within the vertical plane boundaries of the batter's box
and made no movement towards the pitch, you are correct that he would still be awarded 1B under NCAA rules.
However, in illiniwek's original sitch, the batter "...
leans into ..." the pitch. In this case, I believe he would properly NOT be awarded 1B under NCAA rules.
Reference:
Quote:
A.R.—If the batter intentionally gets touched by moving or rolling any part of the body into the pitch, the umpire shall call a strike or ball in accordance with Rules 7-4 and 7-5.
A.R.—If the batter freezes (makes no attempt to avoid the pitch) and is hit by a pitch that is clearly inside the vertical lines of the batter’s box, the ball is dead and the batter is awarded first base.
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JM