Batter throws bat

[metroump9]

The hit/bunt and run is on and the defense calls a pitch out. The pitch is so far outside the batter throws his bat to hit the ball to protect the runner. (A) Doesn't make contact with the ball. (B) Makes contact with the ball. Is it legal to throw your bat at the ball?

[jicecone]

I am not aware of a rule that says it is legal however, I am also not aware of a rule that says it is illegal either.

If a battter swings at a pitch and the bat slips out of his hands, are they throwing the bat?

Unless you can prove that it was done maliciously and created an unsafe condition. Don't go there.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by metroump9

The hit/bunt and run is on and the defense calls a pitch out. The pitch is so far outside the batter throws his bat to hit the ball to protect the runner. (A) Doesn't make contact with the ball. (B) Makes contact with the ball. Is it legal to throw your bat at the ball?

Yes, it is legal.

[MD Longhorn]

Throwing the bat in anger is wrong. Throwing it carelessly is wrong. Throwing it to distract a fielder is wrong.

Throwing it to try to hit the ball is completely legal, whether you make contact or not. Nothing wrong in this play.

[metroump9]

Any rule book reference or case book play? NFHS

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by metroump9

Any rule book reference or case book play? NFHS

Looking for a rulebook reference for something that is not against the rules is usually hopeless. There might be a caseplay, but I don't see one in the two books I have handy.

(And if you're wondering where there wouldn't be a rule that states this is legal ... is there a rule that says the pitcher may throw the ball such that it curves on it's way to the batter? Nope... cause it's legal. Generally - if something is not stated as illegal, it's legal.)

[jicecone]

Sometimes you just have to umpire!