PONY Bat changes for the Spring 2012 season

PONY Bat changes for the Spring 2012 season

PONY has made some changes to its bat policy but it will have little effect on LCYO players.

Tee Ball – maximum circumference of 2 ¼”.

LCYO local rules already dictate the all players must use bats specifically manufactured for “Tee Ball Play” and that no bat may exceed a maximum circumference of 2 ¼”.

Pinto – maximum circumference of 2 ¼”.

LCYO local rules have long dictated no bat used in Pinto may exceed a maximum circumference of 2 ¼”. This rule remains in effect for 2012 with the additional provision that Effective January 1, 2012, all newly manufactured non-wood bats must be stamped “approved for play in PONY Baseball” and stamped with “BPF 1.15” and the year manufactured.

Mustang – maximum circumference of 2 5/8”.

LCYO local rules had already been adapted to dictate a bat with a maximum circumference of 2 5/8”. This rule remains in effect for 2012.

Bronco – maximum circumference of 2 5/8”.

LCYO local rules had already been adapted to dictate a bat with a maximum circumference of 2 5/8”. This rule remains in effect for 2012.

Pony – maximum circumference of 2 5/8”.

LCYO local rules had already been adapted to dictate a bat with a maximum circumference of 2 5/8”. This rule remains in effect for 2012.

Effective January 1, 2012, all minus (-) 3 bats must be BBCOR certified.

Colt– maximum circumference of 2 5/8”.

LCYO local rules had already been adapted to dictate a bat with a maximum circumference of 2 5/8”. This rule remains in effect for 2012.

Effective January 1, 2012, all minus (-) 3 bats must be BBCOR certified