batter swings and is hit by pitch

[Rich Ives]

See rules 2.00 STRIKE(e) and 6.08(b).

2.00

A STRIKE is a legal pitch when so called by the umpire, which:

e) Touches the batter as he strikes at it;


6.08 The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without liability to be put out (provided he advances to and touches first base) when_

b) He is touched by a pitched ball which he is not attempting to hit

APPROVED RULING: When the batter is touched by a pitched ball which does not entitle him to first base, the ball is dead and no runner may advance.