Struck "in the head"

Posted by Eric on September 03, 2002

Hi All,
New to the discussion group, and need help. Why, in baseball particularly, does an errant pitch strike a player "on the leg," "on the arm," but if above the shoulders it is "in the head?"

Thanks,

Eric

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