ASA Wooden Bats

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

Wood Bats:
The question was asked if a wood bat needs to have the ASA certification stamp on it. Rule 3 Section 1A… The official bat…. Must bear either the ASA 2000 Certification Mark or the ASA 2004 Certification Mark…. Rule 3 Section 1A makes no mention of materials so in Championship play a wood bat must have the ASA Certification mark on the bat.

I think it should be noted that they accidentally omitted one important section of the rule. If, in the sole opinion and discretion of the umpire, the wood bat was manufactured prior to 2000 and if tested, would comply with the ASA Bat Performance Standard, it may be allowed.

Again, I'll reiterate my personal opinion that the performance of wood bats is certainly no more dangerous than any other ASA-approved bat. I wonder if ASA will make an exception in November.