Food for Thought
"There is no rule that allows an umpire to call a batter out for throwing the bat, under any circumstances (even if intentional)."
There is a rule, and I posted it here (again). That was the crux of my argument or conundrum. I did not make up the rule. I know it exists.
"If a whole bat is thrown into fair territory and interferes with a defensive player attempting to make a play, interference shall be called, whether intentional or not."
Perhaps a RE-clarification is necesssary. Why would Andy insist that it doesn't exist? Mike was right.
Sorry you had to endure that kind of call. You'd certainly think that Little League would have their best umpires at Williamsport!
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