[gordon30307]

Originally posted by PGCougar
Had the following happen at a tourney this weekend.

15U using -3 bats. Leadoff batter used a -5 bat. Struck out first time through, so no one appealed. 3rd inning with two outs and two on, the same batter with the same bat walks. Coach appeals the bat, and the batter is called out, ending the inning. Opposing coach argues that the player was walked and did not gain the base from a hit with the bat.

Both officials discussed the situation for a few minutes and upheld the ruling.

I assume it is correct, but I've never seen an appeal of an illegal bat with a walk. Can someone point me to some references?

After the first at bat why wasn't the bat removed from the game?