Acton Adult Softball League
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Bats

AASL regulates bat use to minimize the potential for any serious injury to pitchers and infielders. AASL’s intent is to maintain a high level of on-field safety by limiting the prevalence advanced bat technology in our game, making AASL games safer, more playable, and more enjoyable. (If you want to use these bats, other area leagues may be more appropriate for you.)

An allowed bat must meet the following criteria:

1. Bat must be approved by AASL and then listed under "Allowed" below.
2. Bat must carry the ASA 2004 or ASA 2000 certification mark, or be manufactured before 2000 and meet the other criteria on this list.
3. Bat must be wood or metal, and if metal must be a single piece, other than the knob and end cap.
4. Bat must be single-wall, not double-wall, triple-wall, multi-wall, multi-shell, tri-shell, or other designation indicating a design more complex than what is reasonably considered single-wall. "Half&Half" is considered more complex than single-wall.
5. Metal bats may be composed of aluminum alloys or steel but may not contain titanium or composite materials.

AASL has reviewed descriptions of bats to create the "Bats Allowed" list below. For other bats to be listed, be aware of the following:

1. A bat may not be used unless it is on the list below, or in lieu of being listed, the user of the bat has a printed copy of an e-mail from AASL administrators clearly stating that the specific bat is allowed. Bats in this status will be added to the allowed list as soon as website updates are possible.
2. If a player wants a bat approved, AASL administrators must be alerted by e-mail with sufficient specifications of said bat (manufacturer, model, and hopefully a digital image of the bat). Decision on approval after this information is submitted may take up to 5 days. That bat may not be used until approval is granted.

AASL's goal to run a recreational/semi-competitive league has not required us to establish penalties for players who violate the bat policy to gain an advantage over opponents. If necessary, AASL will establish penalties regarding these violations.

League Bats

AASL provides a selection of bats for players on both teams to use during the season. These are marked with colored tape for easy identification, and have "AASL" grinded into their knobs. These bats should be locked in the equipment boxes after games. In 2009 each field has a new Easton Reflex 34"/30 oz and 34"/26 oz bat!

Allowed and Not Allowed Bats

This list was last updated on 5/5/2009.