What Bats Are Legal For Pony Baseball?

Quoted directly from the 2022 PONY Baseball Rulebook C. Wooden, metal, graphite or ceramic bats manufactured for baseball play, which are round and not more than two and five eighths inches in diameter at the thickest part, not more than 42 inches in length, are acceptable.

Can you use a USA bat in Pony League?

Yes. Solid, one piece wood bats are approved for use under USABat with or without the USA Baseball Certification Mark. Multi-piece and composite wood bats must feature the USA Baseball Certification Mark to be approved for play.

What bats are banned?

They include the CF ZEN 2 3/4 Drop 10, the Marucci CAT 5-squared in 32 and 33 BBCOR, and the Reebok TLS. Those three lost their certification in both high school and collegiate play. The Marucci Black 33 and 34-inch bat lost its accreditation for NCAA play only.

Are Usssa bats allowed?

One last thing to know about these bats is that USSSA Bats are absolutely NOT permitted for use in any USA Baseball league game play. Conversely, USA Bats can be used in USSSA tournament play, but players using USA Bats in USSSA tournaments would be sacrificing quite a bit of performance for no real benefit.

Are corked bats legal MLB?

Porter Johnson, a physics professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology, explains. In professional baseball, the bat must be made from a single solid piece of wood thus the use of corked bats during games is illegal.

Can you use a USSSA bat in PONY Baseball?

USA Baseball Bat Standard Print
PONY will now allow the use of 2 1/2″ USABat certified bats as well.

Does Pony League allow USSSA bats?

For Pony league the max drop bat size is -5. If a bat is 2-1/4” diameter barrel, there are no weight restrictions. Wooden bats are allowed. All bats must be compliant with the current USSSA restricted bat list.

How do you know if a bat is illegal?

It shall not be more than 36 inches in length, nor more than 2⅝ inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30″) at its smallest part. Wood bats taped or fitted with a sleeve may not exceed eighteen (18) inches from the small end.

What is an illegal baseball bat?

SECTION 42. A bat that does not display the BBCOR certification mark, or in the umpire’s judgment or upon appeal of the opposing team, has been altered so as to affect the distance factor, or cause an unusual reaction on the baseball.

Why is USSSA bat illegal?

Difference between USA Bats and USSSA Bats
I knew that the leagues in our area had outlawed “USSSA” bats, because they had way too much pop, and adopted the “USA” bat standard, which strove to make bats that hit like wood ones, but maintained the durability of metal bats. It was partially a safety issue.

Are USSSA bats legal for Little League?

USABat Standard bats must be used in the Little League Major Baseball Division and below. Either USABat Standard bats or BBCOR bats must be used at the Intermediate (50/70) Baseball and Junior League Baseball Divisions.

How do I know if a bat is USSSA approved?

USSSA Bat Rules

• Must have the 1.15 BPF USSSA stamp on the taper OR.
• Have the Certified .50 BBCOR stamp (-3) OR.
• Be a Wood Bat.
• Barrel diameter cannot exceed 2 ¾”
• All must be manufactured by an approved USSSA bat manufacturer*

What is the difference between USSSA bats and US bats?

The difference between the two standards is actually very simple. The USSSA BPF 1.15 bats will be more lively and will, simply put, hit the ball further and the USA bats. In conclusion, USSSA bats are not permitted to be used in game play in any of the USA Baseball member organizations (Rec League).

What pitch is illegal in MLB?

An illegal pitch may be quick pitch (i.e. a pitch made before the batter is properly set in the batter’s box), a pitch made while the pitcher is not in contact with the pitching rubber, or one in which he takes an extra step while making his delivery.

Who got caught using a corked bat?

GameNight: Former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent says Sammy Sosa should get a 30-day suspension. GameDay: Keith Moreland was on the field when Billy Hatcher was caught using a corked bat in 1987. GameDay: Gaylord Perry was often accused of cheating in his career.

Is bat flipping illegal in baseball?

If the batter unintentionally throws his bat and it interferes with the fielders, interference is called and the batter is out. If the batter throws his bat intentionally, the batter will be ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.

What bats are USSSA approved?

• USSSA Approved.
• Used Bats.
• BBCOR.
• Fastpitch.
• Junior Big Barrel.
• Wood.

Can 13u use USSSA bats?

No. Regardless of their age, if a player is playing in a 13u or 14u event they will be required to swing the appropriately “dropped” bat.

What is the difference between Little League and Pony ball?

In Pony League, players are placed in divisions strictly by ageat two-year-intervals, while in Little League, it is based on skilllevel. So there is a chance an 8-year-old could be playing in thesame division with a 10- or 11-year-old.

What is the age cut off for PONY Baseball?

Eligibility: All players must be league age 13 or 14 as outlined in Official Pony Baseball Rules and Regulations.

Is Pine Tar legal in PONY Baseball?

According to Rule 3.01 (3.02), “No player shall intentionally discolor or damage the ball by rubbing it with soil, rosin, paraffin, licorice, sand-paper, emery-paper or other foreign substances (such as pine tar).”