HBP strike

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

This is a Softball 101 question and I know you know the answer. A ball that strikes the batter is a dead ball. If the pitch was a strike (for ANY reason), it's a dead ball strike. If not, and other criteria that I also know you're aware of are met, it's a HBP.

Yes, I know, but having heard a recent conversation that some questioned it, I thought it might be good discussion.

Would you expect a problem explaining it to the OC?

Especially if the strike not announced before the batter is hit?


P.S. -- As part of teaching new umpires, always looking for better and easier ways to present things.