Touching First Base While Holding The Bat

[officialtony]

ozzy6900
Thanks for the info.
I have also seen a batter called out in a freshman game by an umpire for carrying the bat to 1st base and touching the bag. He was half running and watching to see if his hit was fair or foul. Coach complained a lot but umpire stood his ground and kept the call. I asked about it at this years association meeting and everyone said no rule covering it. However they expressed the same ideas you had in your reply.