[WestMichBlue]

ASA is a bit more lenient with bats than Fed is - Fed sez no certification imprint/mark/whatever means not legal.

That is not true, Steve. Maybe you have an exception in PA, but the NFHS book simply says to conform to the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard. Which says that a bat either has a 2000 or 2004 cert, or is on the approved list, or is not on the non-approved list.

Justmom: So, can anyone in Michigan tell me why the umpires would have not allowed this bat? Should I do as suggested and have her carry the list in her bag, or will umpires in Michigan continue to say no? BTW, tonight was our fourth night of doubleheaders, and this is the first time this has happened.


There are over 13,000 officials registered with the MHSAA and you found one umpire that did not understand the rule correctly. I don’t view that as a reflection on officials in Michigan.

Yes, your bat is legal – it is on the ASA approved list (page 10 of 20). If necessary, carry the approved list, and a copy of NFHS bat rule listed above by SC Ump, and a copy of the ASA Bat Standards listed on the ASA website.

WMB