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Originally Posted by njdevs00cup
Does a batter have to avoid being hit by pitch when playing OBR's?
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By rule, no.
The batter is required only to attempt to avoid. If he was required to avoid, we'd have a shooting gallery at times.
In practice, the attempt is a judgment call. Shouldn't take much. Unless the batter moves into a pitch, any motion should qualify. Otherwise, he is being penalized for a mistake by the pitcher.