[The_Rock]

Are there any rules for Middle School baseball? Are -10 Senior League Bats allowed? Thanks.

[ky playmaker]

Yes they are allowed for most part. Some conferences I have seen vote to not allow composite but you would have to check with ur conference it's crazy how confusing it can be.

[ky playmaker]

And on top of that the umps don't know and don't care what the rules are. Lol

[The_Rock]

Thanks for your help Playmaker.

[anotherfootballnut]

I'm pretty sure they are suppose to be -5 but like ky playmaker said the umps don't ask or care

[callmecrazy33]

Actually, most conferences went to anything lighter than -8 is illegal, but didnt matter if it was composite or metal. The made up state tourny that they have now, made a rule that it had to be metal, but changed that after one round last year because everyone was using composite. But I can promise that no ump in KY could care less, unless its a home umpire, and the home team raises a stink about a bat.

[brad.hay]

Some conferences have rules for their specific conference play but for the most part anything goes. It is up to coaches to know what is best for the kids. A 5th grader who is 75 lbs probably needs to swing a -10 to keep from throwing off his swing by using something to heavy. A 175 lb 8th grader should be preparing for the high school rules.

[LetcherBaseball]

Actually, most conferences went to anything lighter than -8 is illegal, but didnt matter if it was composite or metal. The made up state tourny that they have now, made a rule that it had to be metal, but changed that after one round last year because everyone was using composite. But I can promise that no ump in KY could care less, unless its a home umpire, and the home team raises a stink about a bat.

Do you have any info about the state tourney for middle school? How do you play or qualify? Thanks.

[LetcherBaseball]

Any of you guys know of any middle school baseball conferences or leagues in southeast KY?