Hit by pitch call

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Originally posted by Tim C
" . . . won't call HBP when the batter's already out of the way and sticks a hand forward"


I agree whole heartedly on that -- I never took your post to say you wouldn't have a HBP if the move was purely defensive in nature.

If he does intentionally reach for the ball as stated here, what would be the correct call? Would it be different if there were runners on base, or if the runners were stealing?