Fed. HBP

[gordon30307]

Originally Posted by MadCityRef

POE from NFHS this year regarding the batter allowing himself to be hit by the pitch.
Rule book says he must make every effort to avoid the pitch.

The NF/Referee handout states, "...a batter must make an attempt to avoid being hit by the pitch, regardless of the location. A batter who does not move to avoid shall not be awarded first."

If a batter leans into the pitch trying to get hit, yeah I'm keeping at the plate. My topic of discussion is the pitch into the batter's box and the batter doesn't move (or freezes) to avoid it. Would you keep him at the plate in that situation?

Generally Speaking if the batter gets hit while in the box 99.9% I'm sending him to first. A 50 MPH Straight Change he's staying. However if he makes any type of legit attempt (have to umpire) I'm sending him to first. 80 plus fastball if he stands like a statue he's going to first.

Sometimes you have to umpire