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Originally Posted by dash_riprock
Pitcher lets one go wild over the batter's head. Batter turns to avoid it, and his entire foot is on the ground outside the batter's box when the ball hits his bat. Must an intent to hit the ball be present for the batter to be banged out?
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I agree with Bob's answer, but simply ask the question which umpire would be looking to see if a foot is out of the box on a wild pitch over the batter's head. We're going to be watching to see if the ball hits the batter etc.,
Thansk
David