This is a Softball 101 question and I know you know the answer. A ball that strikes the batter is a dead ball. If the pitch was a strike (for ANY reason), it's a dead ball strike. If not, and other criteria that I also know you're aware of are met, it's a HBP.
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West Houston Mike
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