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ASA POE 23.C.3:
IF A BATTER SWINGS AND MISSES THE PITCHED BALL BUT:
3. Hits the ball after it bounces of the catcher or his mitt, the ball is dead, and all runners must return to the base they occupied prior to the pitch. (FP and 16" SP Only) in (2) and (3) if the act is intentional with runner on base, the batter will be called out for interference. If this occurs on strike three in fast pitch, Rule 8.2.F has precedence.
ASA 8.2.F:
BATTER-RUNNER IS OUT:
F. ..discards their bat which prevents the defense from making a play on the ball, or (Fast Pitch Only) interferes with a dropped third strike.
Either one of the above rules this batter-runner out in the given scenario. No intent is inferred or required.
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