Fed: Team has NO legal bats

[Buckeye12]

Jerry, what are you going to do when a 15yr old pitcher catches a liner right in the face in a game you're working? Are you going to tell the judge that you let that team play with a bat that is not BESR certified because baseball is just a game? I know that a pitcher can get a liner to the face with a bat that is BESR certified, but at least it wasn't my own neglegence that was a factor in it. I don't believe that excuse would fly too well in court. I understand that's your opinion and I won't be affected by your decisions, but, I am going to be sure that all the bats on my diamand are BESR certified. If this comprimises my effectiveness of an umpire...so be it. It is clearly stated in the rule book to protect the players and I'm going to follow it.