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Tomorrow is the big day.
Probabilities:
Shorthanded rule will not change.
An illegal runner will not be ruled out if discovered
The words "or not about to receive a thrown ball" concerning obstruction will be approved
Bases at the Men's Major level will be moved to 80'
Bases at other levels will not be moved to 70'
Preference of 325' fences for the Men's Major will be established, but not mandated at this time.
Pitching distance will remain at 50'
Mandating a double first base at all levels will be a toss-up.
The proposals changing of the compression back to 525 lbs have been withdrawn
If the manufacturers can produce a decent ball at the 300 lb level, they will become legal to use in the future
All of the proposals to end the inning and score no runs when a HR in excess of the limit is hit have been withdrawn
In the Senior game, excess HRs will be an out, not a single. (this may change)
Reducing the HR limit to 7 for the Men's A level was dropped
The minimal height of a pitch of 6' will not be eliminated
And finally, the proposal to allow stealing at all levels of men's SP will be fought....er, I mean discussed on the floor of the general council meeting with Bernie leading the way.
Remember, these are only observations drawn from the recommendations of the committees. It does not mean they will not be resurrected and/or changed on the floor during the general council meeting.
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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