Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy
I always thought that the previous rule about the batter having to make an attempt to avoid being hit was bass-ackwards, anyway.
Why should the batter have to attempt to compensate for a defensive error?
|
I don't disagree with that. But now the pendulum has swung so far the other way that batters are chastised for avoiding when they can and do choose to protect their bodies.
I never had a problem with the freeze, or it being too late to decide. When in doubt, benefit of any doubt to the batter. But to stand in on a lollipop and be rewarded, or even a dribbler that hit the pitcher's hip and barely reached her foot; and get a base?
And now, that means take the rib shot, too. Be tough. Had time to turn away, but take it for the team. In practice, too, don't let the coach even see you consider to avoid the bruise when it doesn't mean anything.