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Originally Posted by chapmaja

OK what is the opinion on this from another board.

Is it in the umpires jurisdiction to confiscate a bat or to request pulling off an end cap to see if the bat was shaved?

Here is my non lawyer take:

Confiscate - NO! Legal or not it is someone else's property.

Request end cap removal/inspection YES, demand NO! Hopefully you inspected the bat during your pre-game activities. Coach has certified that all equipment is legal. Re-inspect bat, note make, model, etc and report to your state governing body. If alteration is sophisticated enough to need expert analysis, you should not be held liable for missing it.

Classy parents, classy coach!