8.4 Hit Batters and Batter Safety (OBR Rule 5.05(b)(2))

Per OBR Rule 5.05(b)(2), a batter hit by a pitched ball is awarded first base, provided they attempted to avoid the ball and the pitch was not in the strike zone. The umpire has authority to issue warnings to both benches if a hit batter or other conduct suggests intentional throwing at batters.

Source: Rule 5.05, Rule 6.02

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