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Originally Posted by noleump
This is my first post,please go easy.I am very new as an umpire 2 years little league this is my first HS season upcomming.I have been working fall ball HS, which I enjoy.Over the weekend I was asked to work a USSSA 16u baseball tourn.The fourth game I worked was the finals somehow and I had the plate.In the first half a batter was hit by a pitch in which I didnt at the time think warranted the award.The batter turned toward the pitch with his bat paralell to the ground it seemed like he was offering his bat to the ball,it was not a full swing and not a bunt as his hands were together.The ball hit him above his hands in his chest. I ruled it a sa strike.I searched youtube hit by pitch and cant find one single instance to support my decision.I have also looked in the OBR rules and cannot find any support. This is bothering me , my partner said I should have given him the base.Does anyone have an example where you would not award first base?Where is this adressed in the rules?
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You asked? Where is this addressed in the rules. I know you are new but this rule is not hard to find
OBR 6.08
The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without liability to be put out (provided he advances to and touches first base) when --
(b) He is touched by a pitched ball which he is not attempting to hit unless
(1) The ball is in the strike zone when it touches the batter, or
(2) The batter makes no attempt to avoid being touched by the ball;
If the ball is in the strike zone when it touches the batter, it shall be called a strike, whether or not the batter tries to avoid the ball. If the ball is outside the strike zone when it touches the batter, it shall be called a ball if he makes no attempt to avoid being touched.
APPROVED RULING: When the batter is touched by a pitched ball which does not entitle him to first base, the ball is dead and no runner may advance.
In HS using FED rues, the aforementioned would be under section 7
One difference between FED / OBR is when a player comes to bat and his shirt is loose. In FED we would not award B1 first base if the ball does not touch the batter but part of loose clothing. OBR makes no distinction.
In addition to what Richard said.
What kind of pitch was it? If it's the heat then FULL benefit to B1. I do not know too many batters at the HS level who want to stand there and "take one for the team" when we have a fast ball.
Normally as Richard eluded to if it's a slow curve ball and B1 just stands there and makes no effort is when you would not award B1 first base.
As far as Did B1 Offer at the pitch? - That is simply umpire judgement regardless if your partner agrees with you or not but as mentioned if it's a fast ball give full benefit to B1.
Side Note: My only problem that I have with your OP even though you are new is when you said
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Where is this adressed in the rules?
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Therefore, I would strongly recommend that you start reading the book and then if you do not undertsand the meaning or application of the rule ask a question but you should do your homework first. As mentioned the rule you are looking for is not that hard to find and most of your questions would have been answered.
Pete Booth