Hit by pitch

In baseball, being hit by a pitch refers to the batter being hit in some part of the body by a pitch from the pitcher. In baseball statistics, hit by pitch (HBP) records the number of times a batter is awarded first base by virtue of being hit by a pitched ball. In pitching statistics HB records the number of times a batter opposing each pitcher is awarded first base due to being hit by a pitch. For this latter usage, the terms hit batsman or hit batter are used.

Related Topics:
Baseball - Pitcher - Baseball statistics

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