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Originally Posted by BigUmp56
If he's hit with a batted ball over fair territory the ball is immediately dead and all runners are returned. If he interferes with the catchers attempt to retire a runner the ball is delayed dead. You wait and see if the runner is retired, and if so, you disregard the interference. If a runner isn't retired the ball is dead and runners are returned.
Tim.
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Yes, runners return, however to complete the answer, unless forced to advance.
6.08 The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without liability to be put out (provided he advances to and touches first base) when-
(d)A fair ball touches an umpire or a runner on fair territory before touching a fielder.