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.
-
Any 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.
Please
contact your National Commissioner with any questions:
