
Tue Jan 25, 2011, 09:38pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
IMO, the intent is to deal with a batter hit by pitch outside the batter's box and before it reaches the plate, when, in the umpire's judgment, it might have been a strike (if it had reached the strike zone). What is the call?
Options: Dead ball, out. Dead ball, HBP, awarded 1st. Dead ball, HBP, ball on batter. Dead ball, HBP, strike on batter. Dead ball, no pitch.
Your call?
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Dead Ball, Strike and I agree with your thoughts on intent.
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