Bunted ball...
 

B1 bunts the ball, drops his bat, to which it lands in fair territory. The ball rolls back and hits the bat. What's the call?

Ball hits bat -- Play on.

Bat hits ball -- Interference.


Tim.

That's what I said, however, had a discussion where one thought the batter-runner was out regardless. Thanks.

Second question that we are debating:

On a pitched ball that is strike 3 and the catcher misses it and it bounces out in fair territory, with first base unoccupied the batter-runner
takes off for first base and accidently touches the ball (while in fair territory) with his or her foot. What's the call?

I say nothing because it wasn't intentional and it wasn't a batted ball. Thanks.

tjones,

Oddly enough, that's what the rules, JEA, and J/R say as well.

Good (no) call, Blue.

JM

P.S. The shinguards have worked out great for me. Thanks.

Excellent. Glad to hear they are working out good for you.

Does anyone have a NFHS case book page or rule book page on something similar?

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Thanks Bob