Details on all baseball bats
approved by Babe Ruth League, Inc. for 2012 local league and tournament
play. Such descriptions will be included as part of the 2012 Babe Ruth
League Rules and Regulations.
CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL
DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 33”in
length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 ¼” in diameter. Only 2 ¼”
barrel non-wood bats marked BPF 1.15 will be allowed. Wood 2 ¼” barrel
bats are allowed.
13-15 BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 34” in
length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 5/8” in diameter. All
aluminum/alloy barrel bats and all composite handle (only) aluminum/alloy
barrels are allowed. Only composite barrel bats certified and marked
BBCOR .50 will be allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the
specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
16-18 BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 34” in
length and the bat barrel many not exceed 2 5/8” in diameter or be greater than
a -3 length to weight ratio. Only metal/composite bats certified and
marked BBCOR .50 are allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the
specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
PENALTY
- If the illegal bat is discovered prior to a batter
completing his “at bat” the bat is simply removed from play and the “at
bat” continues.
- A player who uses an illegal bat or non-conforming
barrel dimension and hits a fair ball will be ruled out. No
advancement on the bases will be allowed, and any outs during the play
shall stand. This is an appeal play. The “at bat” will be
considered legal once a pitch is thrown to the next batter.
- A
ny bat discovered prior to
the game that does not conform to the above rule shall be directed to be
removed immediately and not be allowed for use during the game.
