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Baseball is ready to make its 2019 return
Yes it is hard to believe but baseball season is finally here. It has been a long winter and the start of the 2019 season is soon upon us.
We want to wish all the returning and new LDATL players, coaches, and friends to the start of another Teener League Baseball Season. Time to put away the snow shovels and welcome in another year of exciting team competition because baseball is already in the air.
We want to wish all the returning and new LDATL players, coaches, and friends to the start of another Teener League Baseball Season. Time to put away the snow shovels and welcome in another year of exciting team competition because baseball is already in the air.
Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League – BAT RULE (Download This Information Here)
All bats used for LDATL league play (including games, practice, and batting cage) must be a baseball bat which meets LDATL’s specifications and standards as noted in this rule.
Size: The bat shall not be more than 34 inches in length. The barrel should not be more than 2 5/8” in diameter, not less than 15/16” (7/8” for bats less than 30” in length) at its smallest part.
Barrel: Bats with composite materials in the barrel are illegal for league use, UNLESS the bat is BBCOR (Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution) Certified. All BBCOR-certified bats have a [-3] length-to-weight differential, and are marked with a BBCOR seal of approval. The certification mark must be a permanent label affixed to the barrel of the bat by the manufacturer; rectangular, with a minimum of a ½” on each side and in a contrasting color. Bats with barrels composed entirely of wood, metal, aluminum or alloy (exclusive of the end cap) are NOT required to be BBCOR-compliant. These bats must still meet the size standards noted above.
Selecting a Bat: As when purchasing any piece of sporting equipment, the most important thing you want when purchasing a bat for your child is comfort. Make sure your child is comfortable swinging the bat, if the bat feels too heavy or awkward it could negatively affect your child’s hitting mechanics. Most coaches recommend that a player uses the heaviest bat your child can swing comfortably without compromising bat speed. A lighter bat will increase bat speed, but will also coincide with a loss of momentum from the drop in the bat’s mass. Also remember that buying a more expensive bat isn’t the magic ticket to your child becoming a better hitter. Good hitting starts with good mechanics and the right mental approach, which only come with commitment, practice and repetition.
All bats used for LDATL league play (including games, practice, and batting cage) must be a baseball bat which meets LDATL’s specifications and standards as noted in this rule.
Size: The bat shall not be more than 34 inches in length. The barrel should not be more than 2 5/8” in diameter, not less than 15/16” (7/8” for bats less than 30” in length) at its smallest part.
Barrel: Bats with composite materials in the barrel are illegal for league use, UNLESS the bat is BBCOR (Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution) Certified. All BBCOR-certified bats have a [-3] length-to-weight differential, and are marked with a BBCOR seal of approval. The certification mark must be a permanent label affixed to the barrel of the bat by the manufacturer; rectangular, with a minimum of a ½” on each side and in a contrasting color. Bats with barrels composed entirely of wood, metal, aluminum or alloy (exclusive of the end cap) are NOT required to be BBCOR-compliant. These bats must still meet the size standards noted above.
Selecting a Bat: As when purchasing any piece of sporting equipment, the most important thing you want when purchasing a bat for your child is comfort. Make sure your child is comfortable swinging the bat, if the bat feels too heavy or awkward it could negatively affect your child’s hitting mechanics. Most coaches recommend that a player uses the heaviest bat your child can swing comfortably without compromising bat speed. A lighter bat will increase bat speed, but will also coincide with a loss of momentum from the drop in the bat’s mass. Also remember that buying a more expensive bat isn’t the magic ticket to your child becoming a better hitter. Good hitting starts with good mechanics and the right mental approach, which only come with commitment, practice and repetition.
Thank You to all the LDATL Managers, Coaches, Families, Sponsors and Volunteers for your time, commitment, and support during the 2018 regular season. “You Make It Happen” Congratulations to all the teams and players this past year and we look forward to making next year another successful season.
The 2018 LDATL Playoff and Championship Game Will Be Live Broadcast From The Field By The Westmoreland Sports Network
Visit to listen live or listen in to recorded games.
Visit to listen live or listen in to recorded games.
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