February 26, 2024

Batter Loses Bat and Makes Contact with Ball

Video to help understand what happens if a player makes contact with the ball after losing their bat

Batter Loses Bat and Makes Contact with Ball

This video shows you an example of a batter who loses his bat, but still makes contact with the ball. Which play is interference and which plays are a live ball in play?

Rich Marazzi

Rules consultant/analyst:  Angels, D’backs, Dodgers, Nationals, Orioles, Padres, Phillies, Pirates, Red Sox, Rangers, Royals, Tigers, Twins, White Sox, Yankees, Bally Sports, YES, and NBC Sports Chicago.  

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