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Originally Posted by joelope
Batter checks swing on high pitch which I would have called a ball. Ball hit batters hand. . . . I awarded him first base.
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My image of this is that the batter hit the ball, not the other way around. The pitch was a ball because it was high, not inside. Even though PU judged no attempt to strike the ball, it doesn't seem right that a batter can cause the ball to hit him, even unintentionally, and be awarded first base. I have a hard time imagining the batter not attempting to strike at a pitch above the plate when his hands strike the ball, but I suppose it's possible. HTBT, but I would likely say that this batter made no attempt to avoid being touched by the pitch. But I gather that veteran good umpires disfavor this exception. Maybe DC should have asked for a checked swing appeal.