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Originally posted by nelyak
ASA FP or SP
Rule 7 Sec. 5.b A ball is called by the umpire for each legally pitched ball that:
#4 the batter swings at, after the ball hits the ground or home plate.
so according to rule this is a ball. The umpire should have never called for a pitch.
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The operative word is " after". A swing and miss before touching the ground is a strike.
Wrap-up question: Is there any code that requires the pitcher to deliver a pitch for a delay-type penalty strike?
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