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Update from LL International on Bat Markings

Posted by Dave Teitelman at Mar 25, 2009 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

 

 
 

 

March 26, 2009 NOTICE TO PARENTS, PLAYERS AND LEAGUES:  IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW COMPOSITE METAL BAT FOR USE IN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL (Major Division and below), BE SURE THAT THE BAT YOU ARE PURCHASING HAS THIS MARKING:  BPF 1.15 ON THE BARREL OR HANDLE OF THE BAT.  IF NOT, IT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED FOR PLAY IN LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES. 
 
Little League officials are aware that there are bats for sale in stores, online or that may have already been purchased that are Little League approved, but do not have the required bat performance standard (BPF) markings.  In fact, some of the bats on the Little League approved bat list may not carry the required BPF 1.15 marking on the bat, depending on when they were manufactured and licensed. Currently manufacturers are conducting an inventory and re-testing of all approved bats.  The results of this study / retesting is to be finished by March 31, 2009.  We are building a list of certain bats that are approved, but do not have the BPF marking due to special circumstances.  For these bats, we are extending eligibility for play until December 31, 2009.  As we are made aware of bats that meet our criteria for this extension, we will add them to the list.  Please check this list regularly for updates.  HOWEVER, ONLY BATS WITH THE BPF 1.15 MARKING AND THE BATS ON THIS LIST WILL BE ALLOWED FOR PLAY IN 2009.   

Bats with the special exception include the following:

Adidas Vanquish Blue design   (There is a newer model of this bat, also named the Vanquish and it has copper and black markings.  It contains the proper labeling and therefore is not subject to the one-year rule).
 
DeMarini  -   Black Coyote, Rogue, Distance, Rumble, Tengu, Mach 10, Patriot
 
Easton   -   LZ-810, LZ-800, Stealth Optiflex LST 1,
 
Louisville Slugger - YB31
 
NIKE -  Areo
 

Sincerely,
Little League International
P.O. Box 3485
539 US Route 15 Hwy
Williamsport, PA  17701-0485
Phone: 570-326-1921
Fax: 570-326-1074
 
 
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Update from LL International on Bat Rules

Posted by Dave Teitelman at Oct 26, 2008 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

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Oct. 16, 2008
 
Dear District Administrators and Local Little League Officials,
 
We have received a number of inquiries regarding last week's announcement regarding non-wood bats. Here are some additional details.

Statement Regarding Bats in Junior League Baseball 
 
Beginning with the 2009 season, baseball bats with a         diameter of 2-5/8 (two-and-five-eighths) inches are now the standard for all teenage baseball divisions (Junior, Senior and Big League).
 
Baseball bats with a diameter of 2-3/4 (two-and-three-fourths) inches are no longer permitted for use in the Junior League Division of Baseball. Previously, these bats could be used in Juniors, but not in Senior or Big League. 
 
Background
 
A committee at USA Baseball is in the process of developing a standard for bats used in the Junior League Division. Currently, there is no standard in place as ther e is for bats in Little League Baseball (Majors) and below, and for bats used in Senior League and Big League.
 
(USA Baseball is the governing body for amateur baseball in the U.S. Little League Baseball is a member of USA Baseball.)
 
This step taken by Little League, and to be taken by other youth baseball organizations in the coming year or two, is a first step in that process and a way to prepare for the new standard. Eventually, for the Junior League age group, only bats with a diameter of 2-5/8 (two-and-five-eighths) inches will be manufactured to meet the new standard when it is ready for implementation.
 
(Note: The standard for bats in the Little League Baseball [Majors] Division and below is the Bat Performance Factor [BPF]. This is a measure of a non-wood bat's performance relative to wooden bats.)
 
In the Senior and Big League Divisions, the standard is the Ball Exit Speed Ratio (BESR), with its "minus-3" requirement. The overall weight (in ounces) of a bat can be no more than three ounces below the overall length (in inches) of the bat. This mandate remains in effect in Senior and Big League Baseball divisions, but is not a requirement in Junior Baseball.
 
Additional Information for Little League Baseball (Majors) and Below
 
In effect for the 2009 season is the requirement that all non-wood bats used in Little League Baseball (Majors) Divisions and below shall be printed with a BPF of 1.15 or less.
 
This stipulation has been included in the Official Rules and Regulations for the past few years, leading up to 2009, so that leagues, parents, and bat manufacturers could prepare for it.
 
Most non-wood bats manufactured over the past several years for the age groups involved in Little League Baseball (Majors) and below have been permanently imprinted with the BPF. In fact, very few bats sold today with a diameter of 2-1/4 (two and one-quarter) inches are not printed with the BPF rating.
 
So, starting with the 2009 season, bats printed with a BPF higher than 1.15, or without a BPF printed (or not legible) on the bat, are not permitted in these divisions. 
 
Sincerely,  
 
Little League International
P.O. Box 3485
539 US Route 15 Hwy
Williamsport, PA  17701-0485
Phone: 570-326-1921
Fax: 570-326-1074 
 
 
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League Placement System

Posted by Serena Doyle at Sep 1, 2008 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

The following describes HLL's League Placement (Baseball) System.  Placement is based on a player ranking system.  The method of ranking players is as follows:

A player can achieve a maximum value of 4.00 points, calculated by:
          Tryout Results (up to 1 point) - Scored by Independent Evaluators
          Team Ranking (up to 0.50 points) - Scored by the Team's Coaches from the prior year
          “Little League Age” (up to 0.25 points) - Sliding scale with 12-year olds earning the most
          Age/League Ranking (up to 1 point) - Scored by the League's Head Coaches from the prior year
          League Points (up to 1.25 points) - Sliding scale with prior year's Majors participants earning the most


The above baseball placement system is used for the following leagues: 
          Majors
          Quad-A
          Triple-A
          Double-A
          Single-A
Placement in the above leagues does NOT incorporate the school grade of the player.

The only leagues which utilize school grade for player placement are: 
          1st Grade
          Kindergarten
          Pre-K

"Baseball Age" requirements for each of the baseball leagues follows:
          Majors        - 12's and 11's
          Quad-A       - 11's and 10's
          Triple-A      - 10's and 9's
          Double-A    - 9's and 8's
          Single-A      - 8's and 7's (must be in at least 2nd grade)

The only Grade-based leagues are:
          1st Grade
          Kindergarten
          Pre-K

* A player's baseball age is determined by their age on April 30th of the current season in accordance with Little League International regulations.
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Posted by Dave Teitelman at Jul 31, 2008 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

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