OBR 6.08b

[Tim C]

We know the NCAA rule states a batter need not attempt to avoid if the ball hits him and he is clearly in the batter's box.

One of the FED "projected" changes for next year . . . the committee will vote soon . . . will take the NFHS ruling into a mirror position with NCAA.

So, if you are one that wants to force a batter to avoid (even if he is in the batter's box) for safety reasons your argument is losing steam. FED is the most safety lead group of people that administer big boy ball.

John, I don't know how to tell you an answer about the specific call. I always award when a batter is hit and it occurs in the batter's box . . . I just mark it up to "freezing" . . .

You already understand the rest of the issues in your post that everyone is hitting you over the head over . . .