Current iesa baseball bat standards bats nfhs rule 2 the following bats are legal for use in iesa contests. Generally middle schools are allowed to use bat standards approved by little league baseball or also use bbcor bats. The home of youth sports and weddington middle school. The ball shall be a sphere formed by yarn wound around a small core of cork, rubber or similar material and covered with two strips of white horsehide or two strips of white cowhide tightly stitched together. Best baseball bats for high school are made out of a material that is similar to carbon fiber. Nmaa baseball bat regulations as you are probably well aware, the nmaa membership voted to mandate the use of woodcomposite wood baseball bats at the high school level. Barrel diameter for any bat may be no larger than 2 58. Announcements prohibited bbcor baseball bats september 2019.
Subtract 3 and you have 30 ounces, the weight of your bat. Like bbcor certification has done for the 3 weightlength ratio at the nfhs and ncaa levels, the usabat certification will be the standard certification for bats with larger drop ratios 5, 7, 9, etc. Illinois elementary school association national federation of state high. High school and middle schooljunior high bat rules. Bats throughout the full spectrum of weightlength drop ratios will now be woodlike in performance. What are the current rules and regulations regarding adult. Ohsaa announces tentative details for spring sports seasons. But, this isnt the first rule change that bats have seen. Bat regulations continue to evolve and are intended to keep our game safe. Dusty young nmaa associate director, director of baseball re. Examples of legal and illegal bats that do not contain a usa baseball logo.
Younger players not in high school are not required to use bbcor baseball bats as they will use either usa or usssa bats depending on the league they play in. Nonwood and multipiece wood bats must be usabat certified. If you find a lower price on a baseball bat somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. Expanded designated hitter role coming to high school baseball. Baseball rules and equipment mississippi high school. Beginning january 1, 2012 all bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet the batted ball coefficient of. The role of the designated hitter in high school baseball has been expanded to give coaches an additional option for the 2020 season.
Wiaa washington interscholastic activities association. Ohio high school athletic association 4080 roselea place, columbus oh 43214 fax. Virginia high school baseball has confusing new rules regarding bats. National federation of state high school associations.
The senior league division will continue to be governed by the bbcor bat standard and the bbcor standard will also remain for high school bats. So, if you have a 32 bat then the weight would be 29 ounces. The days of 10 and 7 differentials are quickly going by the wayside. All nonwood bats must not weigh more than three ounces less than. The nfhs sets rules for all high school baseball games, including a pitching mound that is 10 inches high and 60 feet, 6 inches from home plate.
You are totally allowed to use wood bats in your league games. What are the current rules and regulations regarding adult baseball. Bbcor stands for batball coefficient of restitution and is something youve probably heard a lot about recently. We attempt to adhere to high school rules where appropriate and adjust for the middle school athlete. The rules enforcing bbcor standards have been in place from around 2012. New high school and college bat regulations 121620 by. The umlbrc does not test bats specifically for the national federation of state high school. Middle and high school bat regulations bbcor rules. Focuses on minimizing risk and improving play, according to the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, which governs rules for competitive high school sports. Bbcor baseball bats for high school and collegiate play. Bbcor baseball bat standard for high school and collegiate play.
All nonwood bats must not weigh more than three ounces less than the length of the bat e. All high school baseball players for the 2012 baseball season have to use a new bbcor certified baseball bat. High school and college bats bbcor high school and college bats must all be bbcor batted ball coefficient of restitution certified. The batters box must be four feet by six feet, and the strike zone ranges from halfway between a hitters shoulders and waist down to his knees. The barrel of the minusthree bat is to be 2 58 inches. Bbcor bats are drop 3 bats used in regulation play for collegiate and high school baseball players. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of official baseball rule 1. The besr standard quickly corrected the performance issues on high school and college baseball bats, and the ncaa set a maximum barrel size of 2 58 inches in diameter, as well as instituted the minus 3 rule take a bats length in inches, and minus it by 3 ounces and you will have your bats weight in total ounces, i. Ohsaa baseball ohio high school athletic association. The majority of major youth baseball organizations including the american amateur baseball congress aabc, babe ruth baseball cal ripken baseball, dixie youth baseball, little league baseball and pony baseball support and will adopt the new regulations.
Garfield and hylton are among several area schools that have posted the new bat regulations. X bats with the new bbcor aluminum and composite bats mandated for high school and professional play, players are finding that high quality professional grade wood bats are now outperforming the bbcor bats. In the present times, high school baseball bats are made from high quality materials like composite and aluminum alloy for enhanced durability and reliability. Baseball north carolina high school athletic association.
Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. Baseball equipment is addressed within national playing rules written and governed by the national federation of high schools the nfhs. Usssa bats are no longer legal for use in leagues playing under the new usa baseball bat standard. Buying the best baseball bats for high school leagues can be an overwhelming task and equally tasking. On january 1, 2012, all high school and collegiate level baseball bats had to meet the bbcor standard. Baseball frequently asked questions fhsaa officials online evaluation program in an effort to discover excellence, stimulate improvement, give officials accurate data for reflection and ascertain weaknesses. The certifications are intended to limit bat performance at or near the maximum performance limits of a wood bat, thereby minimizing additional risks and promoting the sound traditions of the sport. Any nonwood bat containing a silkscreened or permanently marked bbcor label as detailed in section 2 of the nfhs baseball rules book or. Rules colorado high school baseball umpire association. Virginia high school baseball has confusing new rules.
Nevertheless you are most likely to use a bbcor bat during your games, as they are far more durable and have been especially developed to mimic wood bat performance. The revision to rule 314 was the only change recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 24 meeting in indianapolis. High school baseball bat rules upmc sports medicine. All nonwood bats shall meet the batted ball coefficient or restitution bbcor performance standard, and such bats shall be labeled with a silk screen or other permanent certification mark.
Adult baseball bats must have a 3 length to weight ratio and 2 barrel. A bbcor batted ball coefficient of restitution baseball bat is metal alloy or composite made with specific performance regulations standards. Indianapolis, in june 27, 2019 the role of the designated. Previous to this standard besr bats ruled the day but, today, those are illegal in most leagues. So as long as you use bbcor bats, the middle and high school bat regulations will not be a problem.
High school and college baseball are almost all using 3 differential. High school baseball rules changes focus on player safety 2017 nfhs point of emphasis on baseball rule 3. In high school and collegiate sanctioned leagues, bats must be 34 long to be legal. Beginning january 1, 2012, all bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet the batted ball coefficient of restitution bbcor. Bat guidelines for usa baseball events no longer than 32 inches. Bbcor stands for batted ball coefficient of restitution, which means that a bat meets pronounced elasticity requirements. I would not be surprised to see the middle school baseball players make a move to the 3 bbcor bats if they have not already. No previously approved bats not bearing the usabat logo will be permitted in any of. New youth bats approved for usa baseball s new bat standard were released in september 2017, and the new rule goes into effect on january 1, 2018. Here is some important information regarding these bat regulations.
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