Keeping Up with the New USABat Standard

Times are changing in the big leagues. New regulations are added to the rulebook every year in Major League Baseball. The no-pitch intentional walk and two-minute guideline the officials must adhere to are just a few changes we’ve seen lately. As one of America’s favorite pastimes, the game is always being modified to help keep […]

Baseball/Softball Bat Buying Guide

BAT BUYING GUIDE Baseball and softball bats have drastically changed over the last decade with new technology that makes it easier to change the design of the bat. The bats are no longer made of just aluminum, but can also be made with composite. There are also strict regulations on what bats can be used […]

Little League Bat Ban

Little League Baseball announced on Dec. 30 that it has issued a moratorium on the use of composite barreled bats in all of its baseball divisions. The ban closely follows the moratorium passed earlier this summer by the NFHS, which governs the playing rules of 17,000 high schools in the United States.

BBCOR FAQ

Wondering what the difference is between a BBCOR, a BESR and an ABI? Want to know what’s legal and what isn’t? You came to the right place. Here is our guide to the upcoming changes in bat performance standards. First, we have some definitions of terms. Second, there is a league-by-league timeline. Third, we have […]