Hit by pitch

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Dave Reed

The NCAA rules use the term "freezes". It is not OK to track a slow pitch into the batters box without attempting to move, according to NCAA rule 8-2d(2) and the associated AR.

I'm well aware that many umpires award first base whenever a non-swinging batter is hit inside the box, regardless of whether the game is being played in NCAA or any other ruleset. That's fine, and maybe the rules should be written that way, but even the NCAA rules don't mandate an award when the batter is struck inside the box.

The reason is very simple - the pitch does not belong in the batter's box.

[Larry1953]

Baseball Oddities | HOU@ATL: Downs gets hit by pitch, then strikes out - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia

This looks like a very proper call (and very bad acting)

[stratref]

Originally Posted by Dave Reed

The NCAA rules use the term "freezes". It is not OK to track a slow pitch into the batters box without attempting to move, according to NCAA rule 8-2d(2) and the associated AR.

I'm well aware that many umpires award first base whenever a non-swinging batter is hit inside the box, regardless of whether the game is being played in NCAA or any other ruleset. That's fine, and maybe the rules should be written that way, but even the NCAA rules don't mandate an award when the batter is struck inside the box.

I admit I don't to any actual college ball, the only time I even look into a NCAA book is for a local 19U tournament hosted by the top independent team from my area. So I only gave a quick glance to this rule. Fortunately the play didn't come up.

Thanks for the info I will do some better research before next year's tournament.

Jasper