I seems to me by now everyone should know the bat regulations for the age level team they are trying out for. Yet and still I see kids showing up and using bats that are illegal for competition at tryouts. I've seen one coach call a kid out on it but others just let it slide. I can understand why someone would want a competitive advantage, but do they really think the coaches don't notice what's going on?
I wonder if some of them did not realize the change for some of the age groups. I know I went and got my son a -3 bat for 13U and found out he could have had a -5. While I am sure there are a few instances like this, I would also say that there are a few who are purposely doing it too and maybe the coaches will 'ding' them for that on their evals. Maybe the coaches will have to examine each bat before the player hits just like the umpires should do as well. It is sad that we even have to talk about it.
I wonder if some of them did not realize the change for some of the age groups. I know I went and got my son a -3 bat for 13U and found out he could have had a -5. While I am sure there are a few instances like this, I would also say that there are a few who are purposely doing it too and maybe the coaches will 'ding' them for that on their evals. Maybe the coaches will have to examine each bat before the player hits just like the umpires should do as well. It is sad that we even have to talk about it.
Illegal bats at tryouts
Posted - 07/27/2012 : 08:13:57
