Dead ball strike-out vs hit batsman

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by JJ

This is a similar situation to a batter who is trying to bunt but gets hit by the pitch - it's not unusual for the defensive team to ask for an appeal on the bunt attempt even though the batter gets drilled in the chest with the pitch....it looks goofy so they ask.....but that doesn't mean he offered at the pitch, even if the bat doesn't OBVIOUSLY get "pulled back".

JJ

I think I get your inference that the bat does not have to be pulled back on a bunt attempt. Is that what you mean?