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Originally Posted by tcarilli
6-2-4d-1 does not apply. The pitcher did not hesitate, he threw the pitch.
The batter has not violated 7-3-1.
HBP send the batter to first base.
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6-2-4d-1 goes on to rule on what happens if a pitch is delivered:
1. If the pitcher, with a runner on base, stops or hesitates in his delivery because the batter steps out of the box (a) with one foot or (b) with both feet or (c) holds up his hand to request "Time," it shall not be a balk. In (a) and (c), there is no penalty on either the batter or the pitcher. The umpire shall call "Time" and begin play anew. In (b), a strike shall be called on the batter for violation of 7-3-1.
In (a), (b) and (c), if the pitcher *legally delivers the ball, it shall be called a strike and the ball remains live. Thus, two strikes are called on the batter in (b). If the umpire judges the batter's action to be a deliberate attempt to create a balk, he will penalize according to 3-3-1o.
So do we have a dead ball strike?