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Sorry, but there is way too much thinking on this one.
Speaking ASA.
If the pitched ball touches ANYTHING (in flight) other than the bat, it cannot be put into play by the batter. Doesn't make any difference if the ball hops 3 inches, 3 feet or 3 yards, it cannot be put into play by the batter.
It is only a dead ball if it hits the plate or in front of the plate.
It is not a strike.
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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