Sailorjoe6308
Member
So this happened in my league game tonight. We are currently playing U-trip rules but will be WSL at the start of next season. It's a close game my team is home and chasing 2. There are runners on 2nd and 3rd. Batter smoke a ball over the center field fence. Now chasing 5. The shot is no more than 15ft high and a screamer. Upon ball being brought back in I noticed a red mark on the ball. I immediately bring it to the attention of the umpire and ask for a ruling on the bat. Umpire states he cannot make a determination as to eligibility of a bat based on paint transfer nor can he determine exactly which bat did it. I've been around slow pitch since I was a kid I know an illegal when I see it. The bat in question is an old 1 piece miken freak. It's has the red barrel and yellow writing. It may actually be a super freak 98. So, here are my questions:
1) When there is evidence of paint transfer from a bat to a ball should the bat be removed from play?
2) Due to the age of the bat is it even legal?
3) What course of action does my team have when it comes to this?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. If possible could you also cite the rule. Thank you and have a good night.
1) When there is evidence of paint transfer from a bat to a ball should the bat be removed from play?
2) Due to the age of the bat is it even legal?
3) What course of action does my team have when it comes to this?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. If possible could you also cite the rule. Thank you and have a good night.