Has Anyone Had This Play?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by bfoster

I had someone tell me it was a strike regardless. That's why I asked the question.

If a batter deliberately allows the ball to contact him by moving a body part into the path of the pitch, it is either a strike or ball depending on the location of the pitch. It is by no means a HBP. Umpires with nads don't give first base for this kind of chicanery.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by bfoster

I had someone tell me it was a strike regardless. That's why I asked the question.

The Official Baseball Rules are easily accessible online. Here's the link:

Official Baseball Rules