BBCOR Bats

As TxBBall14 pointed out, this data is only as good as it's interpretation by the umpires on the field, that day, for that game... GED10DaD

I think one aspect of confusion, for the UMass list... This is for collegiate bat standards and certification, as it pertains to the NCAA. As far as High School, we are one full calendar year behind, so use the NCAA 2010 Season drop down for our HS bat standards and certification.

Here is how I checked GUNs Voodoo....

1. Go to the UMass website:
UMass Bat Tables

2. Pick:
a. League = 2010 NCAA Season
b. Manufacturer = Demarini
c. Model = VDB11
d. Lengths = 29-35, or ALL (I use ALL)

The search shows this:

Barrel Classification Legend:
A - Hollow Aluminum Alloy
B - Solid Wood, Solid Wood Laminate, or Solid Bamboo Laminate
C - Hollow Fiber Composite
D - Other [Not A, B, or C] (e.g. Multiple Materials)

Certification No. Manufacturer Model Length Barrel Class BESRCert BBCORCert ABI
NCAA-04-0121 DeMarini DXVDO 3033-6 & VDB9 & VDB10 & VDB11 33 A BESR
NCAA-05-0006-2 DeMarini DXVDO 3134-6 & VDB9 & VDB10 & VDB11 34 A BESR
NCAA-05-0030 DeMarini DXVDB 2932-6 & VDB9 & VDB10 & VDB11 32 A BESR
NCAA-05-0107 DeMarini DXVDB 2831-6 & VDB9 & VDB10 & VDB11 31 A BESR
NCAA-07-0074 DeMarini DXVDB 3235-8 & VDB9 & VDB10 & VDB11 35 A BESR

So, this table tells me GUNs 2011 Demarini Voodoo Black Model VDB11 31/34 is legal for High School play. But I still believe we will have games where legal bats are not allowed AND illegal bats are allowed because of interpretations on the field by the umpires.

Hopefully, since we have this information available in each dugout, we can help resolve any certification issues on the field, at game time if we need to.

GED10DaD

I just got back from the ABCA show in Nashville last night and this was the talk of the show. This year they had 4800 coaches attend and I think 3700 of them were in the seminar on the new BBCORE rules and bat regulation.

It looks good for the wood guys. Also for the first time I counted 24 wood bat companies on display. Seems everyone is jumping in the business.

Coaches and Players, remember for this baseball season any composite bat must be listed on the National Federation website or meet the BBCOR standards for 2012. If the bat is not on the list or does not have the BBCOR stamp the bat will not be allowed in the game. Here is the link for legal bats: Approved BESR-ABI Composite Baseball Bats (as of January 19, 2011)

If the player comes to the plate with it they will be out immediately for having an illegal bat.

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Originally posted by SWAC:
Coaches and Players, remember for this baseball season any composite bat must be listed on the National Federation website or meet the BBCOR standards for 2012. If the bat is not on the list or does not have the BBCOR stamp the bat will not be allowed in the game. Here is the link for legal bats: Approved BESR-ABI Composite Baseball Bats (as of January 19, 2011)

If the player comes to the plate with it they will be out immediately for having an illegal bat.

Saves you having to make a bad third strike call...

If you have one of these bats that are still approved, use it......I definitely would not go and purchase one just to use for this year knowing that next year you are going to have to fork out money again to get the required BBCOR bat. JMHO!

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Originally posted by tychco:

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Originally posted by SWAC:
Coaches and Players, remember for this baseball season any composite bat must be listed on the National Federation website or meet the BBCOR standards for 2012. If the bat is not on the list or does not have the BBCOR stamp the bat will not be allowed in the game. Here is the link for legal bats: Approved BESR-ABI Composite Baseball Bats (as of January 19, 2011)

If the player comes to the plate with it they will be out immediately for having an illegal bat.

Saves you having to make a bad third strike call...

Tychco, don't know if I've every made bad third strike call. I mean if the score is 19 - 0 is any 3rd strike a bad one

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Originally posted by Out in LF:
If you have one of these bats that are still approved, use it......I definitely would not go and purchase one just to use for this year knowing that next year you are going to have to fork out money again to get the required BBCOR bat. JMHO!

If you purchase one this year you can use it.

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Originally posted by SWAC:

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Originally posted by tychco:

quote:

Originally posted by SWAC:
Coaches and Players, remember for this baseball season any composite bat must be listed on the National Federation website or meet the BBCOR standards for 2012. If the bat is not on the list or does not have the BBCOR stamp the bat will not be allowed in the game. Here is the link for legal bats: Approved BESR-ABI Composite Baseball Bats (as of January 19, 2011)

If the player comes to the plate with it they will be out immediately for having an illegal bat.

Saves you having to make a bad third strike call...

Tychco, don't know if I've every made bad third strike call. I mean if the score is 19 - 0 is any 3rd strike a bad one

Yep, even the parents want the heck out of there in a 19-0 clubbin'...

tychco,

Where is Tyler this spring?

He is at Howard College.