The rule is there because it is a DEAD BALL! Period. When they began stealing, it became even more relevant that ball became dead in this circumstance.
A batter may not put a dead ball into play. I don't care if it is a roller to the pitcher or a 450' smack over the fence. It is a ball on the batter.
Man, talk about overanalyzing something.
Play ball.
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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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