What is the ruling when F2 touches the bat of B1 while he swings at the ball?

In the situation where F2 touches the bat of B1 while he is swinging at the ball, the correct ruling is that F2 is charged with an error. This circumstance arises because the batter’s swing is interfered with, which can affect the outcome of the play. If the catcher (F2) makes contact with the bat during the follow-through of the swing, it is considered that F2 has caused an interference that disrupts the normal flow of the game.

The ruling emphasizes that it is the responsibility of the defensive player (in this case, the catcher) to avoid interfering with the batter’s opportunity to hit the ball. By charging F2 with an error, it acknowledges that this interference has the potential to negatively impact the batter's performance and can also influence gameplay.

The other choices do not accurately reflect the situation. An assist typically refers to a defensive play that contributes to a putout, which does not apply here. Awarding the batter second base would imply a different kind of interference or obstruction that grants a base, which is not the case in this scenario. Finally, while a time at bat is recorded when a player swings at a pitch, it does not adequately address the fact that an error occurred due to the interference caused