new Federation hit batter rule?

[SWFLguy]

So now in high school ball, a batter gets hit by a "floater" change up while in the box and makes no attempt to avoid it, we award her first base? Talk about taking one for the team. What's the rationale/reason for this?

[EsqUmp]

The ball belongs over or near the plate. Not in the batter's box.

[RKBUmp]

College been same rule for the last 3-4 years.

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

College been same rule for the last 3-4 years.

It was only just last season (2012) when that rule change (11.16) took effect in NCAA.

[RKBUmp]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

It was only just last season (2012) when that rule change (11.16) took effect in NCAA.

I assumed it had been earlier because college umps, at least around here had been calling it that way for some time longer.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

It was only just last season (2012) when that rule change (11.16) took effect in NCAA.

And it helped Michigan beat Louisville in the regionals last year when Caitlin Blanchard seemed to have raised her arm into the path of a pitch with bases loaded to score the winning run against Louisville.

I'm all for hit batsmen being awarded 1B, but sometimes it can just get ridiculous.

[Gulf Coast Blue]

Because the coaches decided it so......

They own the rules....... minuscule input from umpires....

Joel

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

And it helped Michigan beat Louisville in the regionals last year when Caitlin Blanchard seemed to have raised her arm into the path of a pitch with bases loaded to score the winning run against Louisville.

I'm all for hit batsmen being awarded 1B, but sometimes it can just get ridiculous.

You're right!
I do remember seeing that play on the ESPN telecast.