Hit By Pitch (HP)

A Hit By Pitch occurs when a batter is struck by a thrown pitch, while the ball is in flight from the pitcher, on any body part. If it touches the ground before the batter is hit, it does not qualify.

A line is drawn (on the diamond in the cell) from Home to First Base
· the letters “HP” is recorded in the bottom right hand corner of the cell in the score book.
· An RBI is credited to the batter if a run(s) score due to a Hit By Pitch
· Hit By Pitch is not considered an official at-bat and is not to be tallied as At-Bat in Game totals.