Hit Batter Rule

[TwoBits]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Where else would you place a definition?

I was referring to the Rule 2.00 (Ball) comment about a batter still being awarded first base on a pitch that hits him after hitting the ground. It seems that explanation would be better suited under 6.08(b).

[JR12]

A BALL is a pitch which does not enter the strike zone in flight and is not struck at by the batter.
Rule 2.00 (Ball) Comment: If the pitch touches the ground and bounces through the strike zone it is a “ball.” If such a pitch touches the batter, he shall be awarded first base. If the batter swings at such a pitch after two strikes, the ball cannot be caught, for the purposes of Rule 6.05(c) and 6.09(b). If the batter hits such a pitch, the ensuing action shall be the same as if he hit the ball in flight