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I think I get what you're asking, basically want to see a brick wall of a player holding the bat perfectly steady while a pitcher throws it 500mph and hits the bat at a perfect angle?
https://www.real-world-physics-problems.com/physics-of-hitting-a-baseball.html
You're gonna need a ridiculous throw to get a bounce comparable to a proper hit
According to that site, the closing speed between the two is less than 200 mph, which is impossible for a human to throw, but not impossible for a machine to throw. It's probably impossible for a human to hold the bat, and a critical detail is the bat is allowed to flex, acting as a spring, sending more energy back into the ball.
Ultimately, yes, sounds like the physics is reasonable, but the biology side is in doubt.
And a hell of a strong bat