I say RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!!! STOP MESSIN' WITH MY GAME!!!!!!!!!! My brother says he thinks it was a good call. Oy! View the clip and then read the rule (below the clip). Or read the rule and then view the clip. OR........ Read the rule, view the clip, and then read the rule again. Do one of those things. Or all of 'em.
8.2d.1 To penalize the batter with a strike and not award first base if, in the judgement of the umpire, the batter makes an intentional movement to be hit by a pitch, regardless of where the pitch is located. Rationale To provide guidance in enforcing the hit by pitch rule and to deter batters from attempting to be hit by the pitch. “Freezing” by a batter is not considered making an intentional movement. A batter who freezes inside the batter's box and who is hit by a pitch shall be awarded first base.