hit batsman
Pitcher struck him
A hit batsman is a baseball batter struck by a pitched ball, entitling them to advance to first base.
The official scorekeeping abbreviation is HBP (hit by pitch).
The pitcher's wildness showed in three hit batsmen through five innings.
Getting hit intentionally—as retaliation or intimidation—can spark bench-clearing confrontations.
Pouring vessel or hurler
- plunkDrop with weight
- beanballIntentional hostile pitch
- fastballMaximum-speed baseball throw
- brushbackIntimidating inside pitch
umpire · walk · base · mound · plate · inning · dugout · lineup
Purified cocaine form
- dead ballHalted game situation
- ejectionForced removal from somewhere
- warningAlert about danger
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
fine · infraction · violation · rulebook · enforcement · review · retaliation · unwritten rules
Discolored tissue injury
- weltRaised skin injury
- contusionTissue damage beneath skin
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- painBodily or emotional distress
sting · icepack · trainer · sideline · fracture · concussion · wound · recovery
Protective joint covering
- helmetProtective head covering
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- armorProtective combat covering
- chest protectorWearable torso guard
Deliberate fear-inducing pressure
- brushbackIntimidating inside pitch
- inside pitchPitch near batter's body
- establishingCreating or setting up
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
control · dominance · fear · respect · territory · send a message · chin music · backing off
pitcher
Pouring vessel or hurler
brushback · umpire · walk · base · mound · plate · inning · dugout · lineup · scorecard
free base
Purified cocaine form
suspension · fine · infraction · violation · rulebook · enforcement · review · retaliation · unwritten rules · intentional
bruise
Discolored tissue injury
pain · sting · icepack · trainer · sideline · fracture · concussion · wound · recovery · rehabilitation
elbow guard
Protective joint covering
chest protector · gear · flap · safety · shield
intimidation
Deliberate fear-inducing pressure
- brushbackIntimidating inside pitch
- inside pitchPitch near batter's body
- establishingCreating or setting up
deterrence · control · dominance · fear · respect · territory · send a message · chin music · backing off · gameplan