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Jan 7, 2012
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Bottom of 7th in, 2 outs, bases loaded, tie game. The batter draws a walk. The runner on 3rd crosses the plate with the apparent winning run and batter reaches first base. The catcher immediately notices the bat that the batter just used is an illegal or altered bat and brings it to the attention of the umpire. What would the ruling be?
 
Nov 18, 2013
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Not sure umpire ruling, but pitcher Dad would return illegal bat to the parents vehicle via the windshield.
 
Apr 24, 2017
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Georgia
Oh I am so interested to see what the ruling would be. The ball wasn't hit with the illegal bat since it was a walk, so is she in trouble for standing in the box with an illegal bat? I do think there should be some consequences for having the illegal bat on the field (and intending to bat with it).
 
Jun 22, 2008
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After completing an at bat, out, ejected, runners return to base occupied before the last pitch, and if the bat is altered they are subject to future penalties.
 
Oct 11, 2010
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Chicago, IL
Making up stuff here ...

Runner on 1st steals 2nd on 1st pitch with batter having an illegal bat.

After 2nd pitch they notice an illegal bat.

Runner keeps 2nd or must return to 1st ?
 
Oct 11, 2010
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Chicago, IL
Both actually.

Unapproved get ejected and suspended for 1 game, altered bat you are done for a while and have to apply to be reapproved.
 

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