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The rule says nothing about the bat being stationary or moving. It also doesn't specify the bat is still being held by the batter. But, it is my contention that the beginning of Rule 6.05(h) is talking about a bat IN THE HANDS OF THE BATTER. The NCAA version of the same rule ads this wording to it's explanation clarifying that the bat that is still in the batter's hand(s) and hits the ball a second time in fair territory causes the batter to be out. (in FED he is not out unless deliberate).
The released bat that touches a fair ball (again) is alive and in play unless, the throwing of the bat was to intentionally divert the ball, OR the thrown bat interferes with a defensive player attempting to make a play, whether this throw was intentional or not. The BRD shows that all codes now require intent to interfere when the ball hits the bat.
I am open to learning and getting the rules right. If I am wrong about the thrown moving bat (unintentionally) hitting the ball being live, can someone please back this up?
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