NFHS Bat Rules

[whiskers_ump]

Originally posted by WestMichBlue
To: STEVE M, DUKAT, and FUBLUE

When you go to your game tomorrow, you pick up my bat. Louisville Slugger TPSFP 34/27. No 2000 stamp or anything else. Not on the 2004 ASA Banned List.

Now what? Do you use your own judgment? It's not a very hi-tech looking bat; cheap CU31 Aluminum Alloy. Is it OK, or are you going to your car to check the Approved List?

If you do go to the car, you won't find it listed on the 2004 ASA Approved list? So it doesn't have a stamp; it's not banned, and it is not approved. Now what?

WMB

1. If a bat does not have a certification seal on it but it appears on the ASA Approvd Bat list and the coach can show you the number on the approved listing, then the bat can be used.

2. The UIL desires that all umpires have a copy of the "Approved" Bat list in their possession. This copy can be in the umpire's equipment bag or vehicle. The only list to be carried on the field is the "Banned" bat list. The "Approved" listing would be available if, for some reason, you needed to refer to it."
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This from Walter Sparks. Going by 1., then I would not allow the
bat in the game. It may not be banned as per say by "banned bat list,"
but it is not approved either. Disallow the bat.
JMHO from the way the message from W. Sparks is worded. Since he
is our boss, we just follow his directions.

Unlined where the changes I made to by post.



[Edited by whiskers_ump on Apr 16th, 2004 at 10:07 PM]