Proposed ASA Rule Changes #1

[Dakota]

Proposals that make me say WTF???

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Bunt – A batted ball not swung at, but instead hit by the batter who holds the bat in the path of the ball and taps it slowly within the infield

So, what is a "drag bunt" under this definition? The ball is not swung at, but OTOH, the bat is not held in the path...

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Change the depth of the catcher’s box to 6’ from the back corners of the plate.

???? This will shorten the catcher's box by almost 6 feet from the current definition, cutting it in half. WHY?

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Allow FP pitchers to use Gorilla Gold.

??? Must be a men's deal...

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Change in the assisting the runner violation to allow for assisting during a dead ball

??? The rule already allows this.