Quote from: LennG on May 11, 2024, 04:50:22 PMLet's get another that happened just the other day
Batter has a 2-2 count. Pitcher throws a curve ball which bounces and hits the batter. BUT, he swung at the ball (and missed).
Is he out, awarded 1st base or is it now a 3-2 count?
He strikes out. The swing supersedes the HBP.
But this question makes me ask....since the ball hit the dirt prior to the swing does the catcher have to tag the batter out? You know what I'm asking? The whole dropped third strike set of rules.