December 12, 2019

College Batter Strikes Out on Hit By Pitch

College baseball rules require that the batter make an attempt to avoid being hit by a pitch unless the pitch is in the batter's box. This video shows a pitch hit the batter (not in the strike zone) and the umpire calls strike three! Learn the college rule here and why the umpire made the right call.

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