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League
Presidents, Commissioners and National Umpire Association
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Steven M. Tellefsen, President/CEO
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D
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February 16, 2010
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RE:
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New Bat
Regulation
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As you are aware, the International
Board of Directors of Babe Ruth League, Inc. approved a new bat regulation for
the 13-15 Division beginning with the 2010 season for local league and
tournament play. This regulation limits the diameter of the bat barrel to 2
5/8”. There is no length to weight ratio requirement
(i.e. no drop).
This is the direction most amateur
baseball programs are taking. High School Baseball organizations have already
implemented the 2 5/8” -3 rule. As such, bat
manufacturers will be concentrating on producing bats that fall within this
dimension for the 13-15 age groups.
We at home plate do realize the
costs involved in participating in youth sports and how much of a challenge it
is to outfit your children with the best equipment possible, especially during
this difficult economic climate. Therefore, for 2010, we will allow the use of
bats with a 2 ¾” barrel size for 13-15
local league play only.
Bats with a 2 5/8” dimension will be the only approved bat
for use during 13-15 District, State and Regional Tournaments, as well as during
the World Series.
Thank you for your cooperation and
understanding with this issue, as well as for the time you invest for the
benefit of our young athletes.
If you have any questions, do not
hesitate to contact us.
SMT/tc
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District, State and Regional Commissioners