Doctored Bats

[NCASAUmp]

I realize this is an old post, but I'm following up on it with new information.

We finally caught the S.O.B. I spotted the pry marks on the end cap (thanks, Mike, for posting that link to the ASA doctored bats PDF), and I told the team to get rid of the bat. I warned my PU that I had spotted an Easton Synergy SCN8 with pry marks. The owner of the bat put it back in his bag, but didn't tell anyone else I'd tossed it.

Later in the game, his teammate pulled out the bat, as it's one of his favorites (wonder why). With one hit, the end cap flew off, and upon examination, I found weights glued to the end cap.

We tossed the batter, but let the owner of the bat stay. I pondered tossing him as well, but decided against it. His teammates were staring, glaring, and cussing him up and down.

I'll admit I feel terrible for his coach, as I know she's a fine, upstanding coach and good member of the community. She's probably still fuming.

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

With one hit, the end cap flew off, and upon examination, I found weights glued to the end cap.

Now that made me chuckle--reminds me of a big leaguer breaking his bat and sending cork all over the field. Good job.