If a batter swings at a pitch and the pitch hits his hands and lands in fair territory what is the call? Fair or foul?
by Jody
(Dothan, Alabama, USA)
Jody asked:
If a batter swings at a pitch and the pitch hits his hands and lands in fair territory what is the call? Fair or foul?
Rick answered: Great question Jody. When the ball hits any part of the body, the call is a dead ball. If, as in this case, the batter swings at the pitch, it is a dead ball and a strike, the at bat continues.
If he hadn't swung, it would be a dead ball, batter goes to first base.
There are many myths in baseball, one that is quite prevalent is that the batter's hands are a part of the bat. They aren't.
Yours in baseball,
Rick
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