[Tru_in_Blu]

Staying true to the OP and without introducing confusing additions, here is what some of my local guys believe.

There is no rule support for calling the batter out should he throw his bat in anger. It may be a moot point if the batter was retired.

The ball remains live until play has been completed.

It is umpire judgment as to whether to eject the player or not. Local bylaws aside, a team would need to replace the ejected player with a legal substitute. If there were no subs available, the game would be declared a forfeit.

The team whose batter was called out for throwing the bat would have a legitimate reason to protest the game.

If anyone has differing opinions, please provide appropriate citations.

This action relates to USA Softball. Other sanctions similar?