If a batter hits a pitch that was thrown into the dirt and gets on base is that considered a hit?

Answer 1

Yes it is a hit. If the ball bounces off a car three miles away and come back in the strike zone the batter can hit it. If he doesn't it is a strike. As long as it gets to the batter it is playable unless it hits the batter.

AnswerOfficial Baseball rules, definitions of terms section 2.00: A ball is a pitch which does not enter the strike zone in flight and is not struck at by the batter. If the pitch touches the ground and bounces through the strike zone it is a "ball." If such a pitch touches the batter, he shall be awarded first base. If the batter hits such a pitch, the ensuing action shall be the same as if he hit the ball in flight.

That first answer is so far off base it isn't even funny -- as soon as it hits the dirt it can only be a strike if the batter swings -- this isn't crickett

Answer 2

Yes, you are awarded first base. When a pitched ball hits the ground before reaching home plate it does not become a dead ball. You can swing and miss and it is a strike. You can swing and hit the ball and it is a live ball. If the ball bounces and then comes up over the plate it can NOT be a called strike.

Answer 3

It could and would depend on how the official scorer saw the play. The play could be scored a triple, double and error, single and two base error, or three base error.

Answer 4

Yes, as long as he attempts to get out of the way.

Answer 5

No. If it hits the ground, it is no longer playable. :) Sorry

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

yes