[waltjp]

Originally Posted by voiceoflg

http://www.newsday.com/sports/ny-spd...news-headlines
Maybe or maybe not if the pitch is in the thigh, backside, or ribs. But definitely if it is at the head.

Offerman was hit in the calf. There was no mention of 'intent' in the article cited in the OP. I didn't see the play but 'intent' seems to be a hard sell when the batter was hit in the calf. More likely an umpire playing CYA.