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Originally Posted by DG
Does standing still, not making any effort qualify as "preparing" for the hit?
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It depends on the pitch. If it's a 90 mph fastball, well, how can he prepare for one in the back?
I don't want batters feeling they need to bail on curveballs, so unless it's clear that the batter knew it was coming and he turned into it, give him the base.
I had one yesterday like this and I would've kept the batter at the plate, but it was Ball 4. Stupid batter.