white bats

[ozzy6900]

Please show us the exact rule (not a LL rule) that prevents the use of a white bat.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Please show us the exact rule (not a LL rule) that prevents the use of a white bat.

1.10 says something to the effect of "no colored bats may be used without the approval of the rules committee."

My very old NAPBL manual says the colors were "natural, black and wood stain."

My newer-but-still-old MLBUM says there's an "annual bat bulletin" -- I think this covers the colors and manufacturers. They didn't send it to me.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

1.10 says something to the effect of "no colored bats may be used without the approval of the rules committee."

My very old NAPBL manual says the colors were "natural, black and wood stain."

My newer-but-still-old MLBUM says there's an "annual bat bulletin" -- I think this covers the colors and manufacturers. They didn't send it to me.

You know what it says? "Stop reading and umpire."

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by BretMan

Doesn't Little League have a rule against white bats? I've never worked that sanction, but seem to remember reading that somewhere.

Did for one year. No longer have it.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Matt

You know what it says? "Stop reading and umpire."

My nominee for Post of the Thread.

[kylejt]

Originally Posted by BretMan

Doesn't Little League have a rule against white bats? I've never worked that sanction, but seem to remember reading that somewhere.

LL banned them once in the late 80's early 90's, and then again a couple of years ago. The bans only lasted a year.

They now state that they won't license a white bat (allow makers to put the LL logo on them for a fee), yet there are several that are. To say the least, it's been very confusing with the new approved composite list, that excludes one white bat, even though it's legal to use.

[MikeStrybel]

According to the February 2011 NCAA Coordinator Conference call, this issue was addressed. White bats, specifically Nike's offerings, have been considered a problem by some but are ruled legal at this time. Given the tendency to err on the side of safety, it would seem apparent that next year the NCAA will 'encourage' manufacturers to put enough color on the barrel to make them less of an issue. Fed tends to follow saftey guidelines from the NCAA so they may take this up over the summer.