The Town & Country bat rule was implemented in the Spring 2012 season and will still be strictly enforced throughout the 2013 seasons.

 

 

Bat Rule:

 

The official bat shall be round in cross section for its entire length, straight from end to end for its entire length and smooth surfaced in the hitting area.

 

The maximum diameter shall not exceed two and five eights (2 ⅝) inches.  All bats larger in diameter than two and one quarter (2 ¼) inches must be equal to or heavier than minus 10 (-10) for U5 thru U14.  For example -10, -9, -8, -7, -6 or -5 would be acceptable length to weight ratio’s whereas -11, -12 and -13 would not. 

 

The maximum length shall not exceed thirty-six (36) inches.

 

The bat shall be constructed of wood, aluminum, or any other material or combination of materials as defined for baseball bats by ASTM standards.  

 

Any material to improve the grip may be used for a distance not to exceed eighteen (18) inches from the handle end.  

 

All bats must be commercially manufactured for baseball play. 

 

Softball bats or bats altered after manufacture to reduce or add weight will not be allowed.

 

To download a copy of the new rule please click here.

Coaches and Parents

Here is a link from Dr. Crum of Austin Diagnostic Clinic that contains information on the care and prevention of sports injuries for all sports, not just baseball, that we felt was important to pass along to you.
www.STOPSportsInjuries.org.

The June Baseball Board meeting has been cancelled.  The board will meet on July 8th.