ball in play hits bat used

[cmtsguy22]

Thank you to everyone for answering my question and going into such detail. Being a rookie still, last year was my 1st year, I can't believe the number of questions or things that I have never seen on a field while I have I started umping compared to playing over the last 17 years. Most of the leagues that I do here in the western burbs of Chicago, the players are talking to much, not in the on-deck circle ready to grab the bat to make a safe path for their teammate. I have to admit that I think about the safety of the players I am umping, and I do grab the bat and carry it with me until the play is done. I have had on more than one occasion, have a team say thank you for grabbing the bat to save a possible injury at the plate. IN this day of people sueing people over the fat content of a McDonald's burger, it is nice to hear the thank you's as they are few and far between. Thanks again to everyone for your responses and the responses to all my questions that I have put up here so far in my short time on the site.

Guy