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Wed Apr 27, 2011, 07:01am

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Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

cb33,

There is no equivalent to the "warn, then eject" penalty for "bat throwing" in OBR rules. However, if the thrown bat interferes with a play or attempted play, the batter would be out under OBR rules as well.

Agreed, and will add that some youth leagues / programs have rules that address the situation, and may include out, ejection, or both, and warnings for each batter or for the team.

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