Flash Cards - Bats

Question 1

Little League bats have/do not have a weight restriction. If they do, what is it?

Answer 1

They do not have a weight restriction.

Question 2

Little League bats are limited to what length?

Answer 2

33”

Question 3

Little League bats are limited to what barrel size?

Answer 3

2.25

Question 4

Little League bats are limited to what bat performance factor (BPF)?

Answer 4

1.15 maximum, stamped on bat

Question 5

FED rule WOODEN bats are limited to what barrel size?

Answer 5

2.75”

Question 6

FED rule WOODEN bats are limited to what length?

Answer 6

36”

Question 7

FED rule NON WOOD bats are limited to what barrel size?

Answer 7

2 and 5/8

Question 8

FED rule NON WOOD bats are limited to what length?

Answer 8

36”

Question 9

The weight differential, or drop as its sometimes called is the difference between what two measurements?

Answer 9

The weight of the bat and the length of the bat

Question 10

What is the maximum weight differential that FED bats can be?

Answer 10

-3. Any differential larger than that is illegal.

Question 11

Under Major League Rules, what size is the barrel of the bat limited to?

Answer 11

2.75”

Question 12

Under Major League Rules, what length is the barrel of the bat limited to?

Answer 12

42”

Question 13

Under Major League Rules, what weight is the bat limited to?

Answer 13

There is no weight restriction on Major League bats

Question 14

Under Major League Rules, can non-wood bats be used?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

Some Adult leagues at Baseball Heaven use old Federation bat rules. Is there a difference?

Answer 15

Yes. Bats can have a differential up to -5 in old Fed. No BBCOR or BESR required

Question 16

An illegal bat is a bat that is _______ or a bat that doesnt _____ ______.

Answer 16

altered, meet requirements

Question 17

Broken, dented, and cracked bats are removed (with/without) a penalty.

Answer 17

without

Question 18

A batter is (out/not out) for using an illegal bat

Answer 18

not out

Question 19

Under FED rules, the batter ________ upon entering the box with an illegal bat.

Answer 19

is out

Question 20

Under FED rules, if the batter used an illegal bat and made first safely, the defense can do what?

Answer 20

chose the penalty or play

Question 21

If a batter uses an altered bat any outs acquired (stand/are nullified)

Answer 21

stand

Question 22

If a batter uses an altered bat, can runners advance on a batted ball, award or uncaught third strike?

Answer 22

no

Question 23

If you threw a bat out of the game and a player brings it back in the game, what should you do?

Answer 23

eject the player