“Going Yard” Bat Blog

If you’ve ever wondered how to calculate bat performance, this will give you plenty to consider…

The new rules for HS baseball bats meant to slow the speed of the batted ball may have had another effect: more doctored bats.

Here’s an interesting article about two ways unscrupulous players/parents/coaches may break the rules: rolling and shaving.

Some people will do anything to get an edge. What do you think about doctored bats? Is it a problem in your league?

A North Dakota high school league that had decided to use wood bats exclusively a few years ago has reversed direction and has unanimously voted to allow aluminum bats in Class B competition for the 2011-12 season.

The initial decision to ban aluminum bats in 2007 was driven by safety concerns – concerns that have been allayed by the power-reduction inherent in BBCOR-rated aluminum bats.

This move conforms to standards adopted by the National Federation of High School Associations and the NCAA.