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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
Nick,
I don't think anybody thinks a base on balls as a result of the batter receiving 4 pitched ball is a dead ball.
When people think award, they usually are thinking of the dumbed-down FED rule 2-4-3, which allows a team to just call for an intentional walk, without the 4 wide ones. This is what I was referring to.
Also, apparently it really is an award of 1st when 4 pitched balls are called.
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OK, but the OP clearly stated that it was a pitched BOB and not an award. And although it technically is an award, it is a live ball award. I just wanted to make sure that got covered for those who are not quite as up on the rules as others may be.