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Dennis W.Add runner's interference to the list of ways to reach first. If a batted ball hits a base runner the runner is out and the batter is awarded first - I believe it's ruled a hit.
Because your question was worded "name 9 ways to get to first" as opposed to "name 9 ways for a batter to get to first" you can include being a pinch-runner.
Can anyone name the only situation where a batter is automatically awarded 3 bases (yes, there is such a rule)?