Well...
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ASA Rule 8-8-M: The runner is not out: When hit by a batted ball while in contact with a base, unless the runner intentionally interferes with the ball or a fielder making a play.
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However, you said it was a "reactionary move," and what I'm hearing is that it was a hard shot that gave him little to no time to react. If that is
truly the case, then I'd probably have nothing. Still, I'd be hard-pressed to not call it intentional if he had the capability of grabbing such a "hard shot" that was hit right at him.
This seems very HTBT, and I'm having troubles picturing it clearly enough to know what to rule.
Adding: If there's no chance of a fielder having a shot at the ball, then I would side a lot closer towards having nothing on this play. Same rule.