Thread: 2010 ASA Exam
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Old Tue Jan 26, 2010, 10:55pm
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu View Post
From a couple of posts back. My point is that we're not there to interpret a batter's intent when he approaches the BB w/ an altered/NA bat. If you see it before he steps in, remove the bat from the game.

If he steps into the BB, or manages to get on base, even on a base on balls, and someone points out the bat, he's gone.

I think we're in violent agreement.
My apologies for not properly citing the original post which introduced the thought:

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The bottom line here is "intent." What does the batter "intend" to do with the bat? - USE IT. That's good enough for me.
IOW, I wasn't responding to you, Tru.
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