runner on first, batter hits ball past first baseman and hits runner, second baseman did not have a chance at it. runner is out. does batter get hit hit recorded? it would have been a hit had not the runner been hit... ?
I believe runner would not be out.batter hits ball past first baseman and hits runner
Then...ball past first baseman
Wouldn't the runner be safe and not out.hits runner
Rule 7.09 is also relevant. The runner is not out if 1) the ball was first deflected by a fielder or 2) if the umpire is convinced that the ball went through or past the fielder untouched, and in the umpire's judgment no other infielder had the chance to make a play on the ball
1.The runner is not out, however, if he is touched by a batted ball after it passes through or by an infielder (except the pitcher). We're talking about when a base runner is passing behind the infielder while fielder is making a play on the ball, but the infielder then misplays the ball. The misplayed ball passes through the infielder's legs, or by him on either side, and then touches the runner. This is not interference. The ball is live. Play on. However (this is important), when you see this, be sure to give the safe sign to signal that you saw what happened and you're calling it nothing. This will save you arguments.