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I am not going to go against MLBUM ruling as far as MLB goes. However, according to knowlegeable people, the MLBUM is available to Major League Umpires, and those who know Major League Umpires who have given them old copies. In a protest situation, the league may or may not have access to this manual.
Does J/R, BRD, or JEA clearly address whether the bat is stationary or not? These manuals are commercially available to the masses, and therefore are more readily accessible to those who would be deciding a protest situation regarding this rule. As such, I am looking at intent more so than whether or not the bat is moving. However, there is the concept mentioned above somewhere about "Ball hits bat=nothing, bat hits ball = Out". This is a HTBT call, use best judgement, and just make the call and live with it. Be an umpire.
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