Hit by pitch, without contact?

[teebob21]

Thanks for all the replies. Jake, thanks for reminding me about the ESPN online replays. Unfortunately, I can't get the video to load either, I get the same 303 error. I'd really like to see how it happened. I'll keep trying; error 303 might mean the file got moved. It might get fixed by the ESPN techies; it might not. Thanks, Wikipedia! HTTP 303 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I was able to re-download the rules from Arbiter, and I also found this supplement for NCAA scorers: http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/Stats_...s%20manual.pdf There is nothing in here to support the scoring of HBP, as you have all pointed out. Either the scorer invented something, or the software being used had no other way for the batter to be granted 1B on a 2-0 count without a hit or error.

That said, if the defense did attempt a IBB with 2 pitches by exploiting the IP for a throw to a fielder without runners on...wow. I wonder who knows the rule in the dugout. I've only seen that intentional rule violation attempted once before. (If I recall correctly, we disallowed it under the ASA rule which states the penalty for any rule shall not be imposed on the offending team if it would be to their benefit. Head coach was a seasoned umpire and was trying to pull a fast one on us.)