MLB Rules says Balk is not an automatic dead ball.
Scenario: Base runner is on 2b, 1 out, and the pitcher balks (no stop), then the pitch hits batter. What's the outcome?
Possibilities:
1. Batter awarded 1B, and runner to 3B.
2. Runner to 3B, and batter continues to bat.
There may be more logical possibilities, but I think A is the right answer. Basically, the defense made 2 mistakes, and should be penalized for both: Balk, and Hit batter.
Some say the answer is B, but I disagree, unless the rules say there can only be one penalty on the defense per play (which I don't think it does.)
What do you guys think?
- Dan