Rule 8 - Section 1 - WHEN BATTER BECOMES A RUNNER - Baseball Rules Academy

8-1-1A batter becomes a runner with the right to attempt to score by advancing to first, second, third and home bases in the listed order when:he hits a fair ball (2-5-1);He becomes a batter-runner when entitled to run.he is charged with a third strike;If third strike is caught, he is out an instant after he becomes a runner.an intentional base on balls is awarded, or a fourth ball is called by the umpire;a pitched ball hits his person or clothing, provided he does not strike at the ball; orIf he permits the pitched ball to touch him (7-3-4), or if the umpire calls the pitched ball a strike, the hitting of the batter is disregarded except that the ball is dead. It is a strike or ball depending on location of the pitch.If a batter’s loose garment, such as a shirt that is not worn properly, is touched by a pitched ball, the batter is not entitled to first base.the catcher or any other defensive player obstructs him. The coach or captain of the team at bat, after being informed by the ump...