I think ASA needs to provide ruling re Clarity Stealth

[SC Ump]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

...if a bat had been rolled or vised.

I've been away from slow pitch. What exactly is rolled or vised?

I used to have them roll around in the back of my truck, before they got too expensive for me to buy.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by SC Ump

I've been away from slow pitch. What exactly is rolled or vised?

I used to have them roll around in the back of my truck, before they got too expensive for me to buy.

Go here:

http://downloads.asasoftball.com/ump...ctoredBats.pdf

BTW, this is not SP, but all levels and classes of softball AND baseball.

Baseball rules panel seeks to deter 'rolling' - NCAA.org

[NCASAUmp]

I emailed Tony on the equipment committee, and here's his response:

Dave,

Yes, this is true. I have done it myself and you can definitely feel the ridges of a rolled bat. I am on the equipment committee and we have not recommended this method be used to throw out any bats. This is not a "perfected" test but only an indicator that the bat may have been rolled. Thanks,

Tony

I think the bottom line is that it's a neat trick, but it's not consistent enough to be used as a reliable indicator of a rolled bat.

Call Dunder Mifflin and cancel your huge paper orders. Ask for Dwight.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I emailed Tony on the equipment committee, and here's his response:



I think the bottom line is that it's a neat trick, but it's not consistent enough to be used as a reliable indicator of a rolled bat.

Call Dunder Mifflin and cancel your huge paper orders. Ask for Dwight.

Now you are just showing off!

For those of you in law enforcement, think of this method as a polygraph. You cannot use it as definitive evidence, but it is a fair tool for investigative purposes.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Now you are just showing off!

For those of you in law enforcement, think of this method as a polygraph. You cannot use it as definitive evidence, but it is a fair tool for investigative purposes.

Showing off what? Tony's our NC ASA Commissioner, and his email address is right on the ASA website...

[ronald]

Dave,

He was complimenting you! At least that is what mes thinks.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by ronald

Dave,

He was complimenting you! At least that is what mes thinks.

I know, I know... Just tryin' to help.