Ball hits bat twice when bat is still in batters hand
Question
Ball is hit into the ground, bounces up and hit's the bat again while the batter is finishing their swing. I know the batter is out, but how is it scored? Some say a strike out, does not seem that way to me. I would think maybe interference.
Answer
Hi Bill,
Thank you for your question. Coincidentally, your question is almost exactly like the one I answered on 4-7-11 that the questioner entitled "Batter or Batter Runner bat hitting ball second time." Please refer to it. The batter isn't out in your scenario, either. It is merely a foul ball.
Scott Kelly
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