Hit by Pitch 2

[eureka25]

I have a Little League question regarding being hit by a pitch on a ball that hits the ground prior to striking the batter. Please help with complete ruling. Is the batter awarded a base? Is it dead ball? I cannot find the full credible answer anywhere.

Thanks!!!!

[aevans410]

Yes it is a dead ball, yes the batter is awarded 1st base providing he made an attempt to get out of the way of the pitch.

[Rich Ives]

For the credible definition see rule 2.00 definition of "ball" and 5.09(a)

[mick]

Originally posted by Rich Ives
For the credible definition see rule 2.00 definition of "ball" and 5.09(a)

2.00 Definitions -
"A Ball is a pitch which does not enter the strike zone in flight and is not struck at by the batter. (Note: If the Pitch touches the ground and bounces through the strike zone it is a "ball". If such pitch touches the batter, the batter shall be awarded first base. If the batter swings at such pitch and misses, it is a strike. Junior/Senior/Big League: If the batter swings at such a pitch after two strikes, the ball cannot be caught, for the purposes of rule 6.05(b) and 6.09(b)(uncaught 3rd strike cases). If the batter hits such a pitch, the ensuing action shall be the same as if the batter hit the ball in flight.)

5.00 Putting the ball in play - Live Ball
5.09: :The ball becomes dead and runner advance one base, or return to their bases, without liability to be put out, when:
(a) a pitched ball touches a batter, or the batter's clothing, while in a legal batting position; runners, if forced, advance...;"

[eureka25]

Thanks for the quick replies. I am satisfied and this why I love this site !!!!!!