If proposed state legislation passes this year, metal baseball bats could be banned (temporarily) from high school competition in the Golden State.
California is considering placing a two-year moratorium on metal baseball bats in high school ball. The proposal cleared the state Senate Education Committee this past week, and now it will be debated on the Senate floor.
From SportsOneSource.com:
A California legislative committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would place a two-year moratorium on the use of metal bats in high school baseball in the state.
The two-year moratorium would allow time for the bodies that govern baseball at the high school and collegiate level to review the safety of aluminum and metal bats.
The California bill, introduced by Assemblyman Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, passed the Senate Education Committee on a 5-1 vote Wednesday, and now moves to the full Senate for consideration. Metal bats already are banned in New York City and South Dakota.
We’ll keep you updated on what happens, and what this will mean for you if you play high school ball in California.
If you wish to contact your state representative, you can find their contact information here.
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