Now that's setting a high standard. As long as the coaches and players don't think it's cheating, it's not cheating.

Seriously...the batter didn't just let the ball hit him, he moved into the pitch.

Interesting discussion. What is a rule violation vs. cheating? Are some things considered cheating not covered by rules? And do we care, since we are there to rule on rules? Example, after an offensive TO R1 and R2 exchange places, likely because R1 is faster than R2 if team is cheating, or it could be a mistake.

Another example, R2, defense executes "Miami play", some would consider cheating, but it is not against the rules so is allowed.

In Pro ball, if a player moves into a pitch to get hit (and gain the subsequent advantage of being awarded first base), odds are he won't have to repeat his behavior because the pitcher will gladly oblige him the first chance he gets. At 90+ mph.

JJ

Pro ball is one thing but the amateur guys are encouraged to "take one for the team" from the time they first start to play. Every time it's close some idiot in the stands will yell that. It usually the same idiot that yells "take him out" on a double play ball.

Just like a hidden ball trick.

Or maybe a deke that keeps a runner from going first to third.

Glad to hear you never drive over the limit.

When I drive fast, I am not gaining an unfair advantage over an opponent. I'm merely getting somewhere quicker.

The hidden ball trick is designed to fool the opponent. Letting a pitch hit you is designed to fool the umpire. That's where I come in. My name is Friday. I carry a badge. Dum-da-dum-dum...dum-da-dum-dum-dum!

Well Joe, you'll need to give yourself a speeding ticket then. Can't have a double standard on enforcement can we now? :D

Now THAT'S funny...:D

JJ

Thank you
 

A gold star poster award for discussing the protocol. The original poster

My partner did not say anything (maybe he was blocked by the catcher) so I stroll in and have a private conference with my partner.

set off the AOOOGA alarm. Enough people have said this is wrong, and I hope he got the message.

As you said there is a METHOD. PU did see the HBP. If Def coach feels wronged. He comes out. Talks to PU... PU at his option, talks to BU... that's the way. Or at least some people do it that way.