As everybody should know by now, all high school baseball bats for the 2012 season should adhere to the BBCOR performance standard. The rule states that every BBCOR bat “shall be labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark” and shall be “located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.” See [...]
Little League Baseball has announced their new rules for the upcoming 2012 season. For the Major division, the changes are not that different from last year. Composite barreled bats are still under a moratorium. However, some composites have been approved. For a full list of the new rules, visit the Little League Baseball Rules page [...]
Dixie Youth Baseball has approved some new bat guidelines for the 2012 season. Per the official DYB website, below are the specifications: 1) Effective with the 2012 season, DYB will apply specific standards on all 2 1/4” non-wood bats. 2) All non-wood 2 ¼” bats (composite & aluminum/metal alloy) must be stamped with BPF 1.15 [...]
Pony League Baseball has announced their new rules for 2012, including changes to their bat rules. The biggest change is the addition of a BBCOR certification rule for all 2 5/8″ bats. 2 3/4″ bats are prohibited. 2 1/4″ bats must now be stamped with “approved for play in PONY Baseball” and “BPF 1.15″ and [...]
To find out what bats are legal in your league, check out Baseball Express. Beginning January 1, 2012, the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) has ruled that all baseball bats used in high school play be BBCOR certified. The NCAA made this change for their 2011 season. Click here for a listing [...]