What's the call??? What's the scoring?

[SC Ump]

Originally posted by bethsdad
I just looked threw my LL rule book and couldn't find anything about throwing the bat.

I just got back into LL after 5 years away from it. (Not away from umpiring, just LL.) I specifically asked about the throwing the bat issue. At our local field they do not have an official policy other than what they interpret LL's to be. They told me that it is a safety issue and that a player slinging the bat dangerously should be ejected. For minor infractions, a team warning can be given first.

If that is the case, the play discussed at the start of this thread would have the out remain on the player at second and the batter runner that is now at first, ejected and replaced on first with a substitute.

BTW, my understanding of the scoring of original play, with the original call, is that the fielder closest to the infraction, the catcher in this case, would be credited with an unassisted putout. This would be similar to other plays where a person away from the ball is declared out. (Examples: a coach physically assisting a runner or players removing helmets in leagues where that is prohibited.)