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Originally Posted by rbmartin
I was working a tourney a few weeks ago (cal ripkin/obr rules). After a batter rocketed one off the wall, defensive coach asked me to "check the bat". I examined the bat (an Anderson Tech-zilla if I recall correctly). All proper markings, proper size, no signs of tampering, no mystery objects rolling around inside, ball sounded normal leaving the bat. I told coach "bats fine" and we played on.
My question is, what type of things should I be looking for when asked to check a bat? What are some things you more experienced guys have seen over the years that I should look for during bat inspection? Should I educate myself as to the style and construction of common bats so I can better spot an altered one?
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You did fine. Look for the BESR or BBCOR markings and the 2 ends. Make sure there are no flat spots or cracks and set the bat back in the batter's hands. Should take all of 30 seconds.
Thank God we won't have to deal with this crap any more in FED games.