NFHS Rules 8-1 Art 2.4.b Help please

[jwwashburn]

(F.P.) a pitched ball not swung at nor called a strike touches any part of the batter's person or clothing. It does not matter if the ball strikes the ground before hitting the batter. The batter's hands are not considered a part of the bat.

I have not done HS Softball for a few years.

My memory bank says(sometimes it is reliable) B1 is entitled to first base unless no effort was made to avoid being hit.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

Thanks,
Joe