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posted 01/18/2012

Little League International Announces Bat Rules Changes for 2012 Season
Little League International (LLI) has made recent changes to the list of bats that are legal for Little League play and activities in 2012. Due to LLI's continued performance standard compliance testing, it is possible that more bats could fail compliance testing and be disqualified in 2012. In order to provide a current resource of such rulings, we have provided a link on the left hand menu of this website entitled Is My Bat Legal?
In an effort to provide timely information on bat rules, Little League International has announced the bat specifications and standards for the 2012 season. The full announcement and highlights of the changes are available by clicking here.
As you take to the field this season, Little League International has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information, which is available through the Little League website.
Click here to find the latest bat information, including the 2012 Little League Baseball rules and regulations governing bats, definition of terms, the moratorium on the use of composite bats, and a series of frequently asked questions, with answers.
If there is a bat-related issue that requires an explanation the answer is just a click away. You are encouraged to use this resource and refer to it often to review the latest information.
Jim Nashburn
FLL Umpire Director
Most recent changes:
Little League International has disqualified the Nike Aero CX2-BT0636 Youth baseball bat for all league play due to the bat failing recent performance standard compliance testing. More information from Little League International follows, including photos of the bat. This bat is considered an illegal bat for all Fairport Little League play and activities in 2012.
USA Baseball has advised us that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has provided official notice that the BBCOR decertification process has been implemented for the Marucci CAT5 33-inch model bat. Effectively immediately and until notified otherwise, this bat (Marucci CAT5 33-inch length) should be considered non-compliant and subject to Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Rules 1.10 and 6.06(d). It should be noted that the National Federation of State High School Associations has taken similar action.
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