fsbl bat rules - League Athletics

FSBL BAT RULES BPF - "Bat Performance Factor". A measure of a non-wood bat's performance relative to wood bats. A BPF of 1.15 means that bat will perform at a rate of 115% to a similar-sized wood bat. PINTO/MUSTANG DIVISIONS 8'S/9'S & 10'S • No bats shall be more than two and five-eighths in diameter at the barrel. • Non-wood bats which are manufactured to achieve a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.15 or less through the life of the bat are approved for play in FSBL. A BPF stamp of 1.15 or less should be on the bat. BRONCO DIVISION 11's & 12's • Same rules as 8's /9's and 10s. • If game is played on a Little League field (60 foot bases), then only bats with a 2 1/4 barrel dimension can be used. PONY In-house Rules Same rules as 8's /9's and 10's above, except a drop cannot be greater than a (-10) length to weight drop differential. EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2018 SEASON – All Pony Bats cannot be greater than a -8 length to weight drop differential If an illegal bat is used during game play and, 1. Detected before batter enters box or during at bat, warning issued and bat is changed with no penalty. 2. Detected after ball is in play and before the next batter bats the batter is out and runners return to original bases if advanced. Warning is issued and bat is removed from dugout to prevent use again.