rmorr

I appreciate both responses. Yes, a HS game. I'm a relatively new umpire and was working the bases in A (2 umps system) so, when hit, I checked the path of the ball then stepped in watching for a play at 1st. I didn't see the bat hit the catcher, but my partner, a very experienced umpire called the batter runner out immediately, for what he described as a forcefully slung bat. It was the final out in a run rule loss for the home team so, game over. I certainly understand the safety issue but haven't found the precise rule for this situation.

NFHS softball rules. Batter hits ball fair which drops in front of F9. Plate umpire calls batter runner out because she released her bat which then hit the catcher. What is the applicable rule? 7.4.14?