Was I being an OOO?

[mbyron]

Just curious: which provision of the bat rule does a rattle violate?

[TwoBits]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Just curious: which provision of the bat rule does a rattle violate?

I'm the OPer, and that is actually something I'm questioning myself on. The only thing that I could find that may be used is part of 1-3-5:
No foreign substance may be inserted into the bat.
I know that rule was put in place to prevent corking wooden bats and adding rubber balls to old aluminum bats. I'm sure the rattling culprit was not placed there intentionally, but I don't see intent as part of the rule.

Enough discussion on this thread to post my post-game follow up: After the game "Dad" caught me in the parking lot and politely asked about my ruling. After explaining what I told the coach, he told me that what they discovered (whoever "they" are) was that a screw had come loose inside the handle. That screw had something to do with keeping the bat from vibrating when hitting the ball. I told him that sounded like it could be a weakness in the bat since a screw is obviously meant to hold something together, and now it is no longer doing so.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by mbyron

just curious: Which provision of the bat rule does a rattle violate?

1-5-6

[TwoBits]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

1-5-6

Perfect. Thanks!

[constable]

what does OOO mean?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by constable

what does OOO mean?

Overly Officious Official.

[Mary Ellen]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Overly Officious Official.

Whew. I wondered, Thanks, SandiegoSteve.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by constable

what does OOO mean?

Overly Officious Oaf

[charliej47]

I go into the dugouts and check equipment. I pick up the bats and do a visual inspection for cracks, dents or obvious sign on altering.

I pick up the helmets and look for cracks, missing padding or alterations.

I Check the F2 mask for missing/loose parts.

During my officiating career I have officiated five high school sports as a licensed official. I have always followed the check off rules for equipment. Although I will admit to having slipped up and forgot to when we were running late a time or two.

I have officiated “select” teams in four sports and have been involved in two lawsuits because of player injuries.

Every year in High School baseball/softball I find illegal/damaged equipment. In the last 20 years I have found altered equipment twice in non-high school sports.

This year I found more than a dozen bats and 7 or 8 helmets and 2 F2 masks that were non-playable for baseball or softball.

[TwoBits]

Something none of us want to be perceived as.

Welcome to the board, Mary Ellen!

[Mary Ellen]

Originally Posted by twobits

something none of us want to be perceived as.

Welcome to the board, mary ellen!

ty! :d