Cali lawmakers seek ban on metal bats

No Doubt they should be banned in College. I don't like them in high school either. They are dangerous for one. They also exaggerate offensive ability due to creating more bat speed, bigger sweet spot and bigger barrel. They also change the game in that the 1st & 3rd baseman usually play too deep and the OF is a few more steps back.

I'd rather see wood bats from 9th grade on. Keep it a skill and strategy game.

Is there any other sport where the equipment used at the pro level, is different than at the HS and College level?

How about Tennis (or golf)- is the racket (or clubs) used by amateurs different than the pros?

There is a powerful sports equipment industry that will lobby against this ban, that is for sure.

QUESTION---why not start with wood bats in LL like we(I) did as kids ??

MLB uses wood so why not have the kids learn to play with wood?

They can make metal bats cheap and safe if they choose too. Remember those silver eastons? Those are like $40.00 and last for ever. I think I still have one somewhere.

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Posted May 06, 2010 11:04 AM Hide Post
Is there any other sport where the equipment used at the pro level, is different than at the HS and College level?

How about Tennis (or golf)- is the racket (or clubs) used by amateurs different than the pros?

i've said this about LL for years. they should do the 50/70 with leading and stealing.

i think the metal makers just have to much money/power to roll over. while this debate is decades old, it will be many more before the switch. to bad every player didn't just start using wood. i think thats about the only way to really get something rolling.