HIT BY PITCH
1. The hand is not part of the bat: A batter hit on the hand is awarded first
base (assuming other considerations do not enter the decision).
2. If the batter makes no attempt to avoid the pitch, it is a strike or ball
(as the case may be), and the batter remains at the plate.
Note: In NCAA a batter completely within his box is not required to avoid
getting hit. He may "take one for the team" with impunity.
3. If the batter swings at the pitch or is hit by a pitch in the strike zone,
the call is "strike," and the batter remains at bat. EXCEPTION: If
the batter swings at a third strike and is hit by the pitch, he is out. (He
is out also if he is hit by a called third strike.)
4. If a pitch not in strike zone hits the batter or his clothes (when they are
reasonably well-fitted), the batter is awarded first base.
5. A pitch hitting the ground and then the batter still results in a hit batsman.
If the pitch hits the catcher or umpire and then the batter, it is not a hit
batsman.
6. Regardless of whether the batter is awarded first, the ball is dead and other
runners remain on the bases occupied at the time of the pitch unless they are
forced to advance when the batter is awarded first.
FED BATTING RULES
• Batter leaves the box between pitches
• Batting out of order
• Batter interference with the catcher
• Designated Hitter
• Hit by pitch
• Illegal bat
• Hits while out of box
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