DANGERS OF LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: When Will LL Baseball Finally Make the Change to Either Wood or BBCOR Bats?

Posted by Rick Wolff on August 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

In light of the $14.5 million settlement between the Stephen Domalewski family and Louisville Slugger and Little League Baseball, isn’t it about time — once and for all — for Little League Baseball to finally make the shift (like the NCAA and HS baseball already has) and mandate that aluminum bats are no longer to … Continue reading →

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DANGERS OF ALUMINUM BATS: $14.5 Million Settlement Announced in Domalewski Case Against Little League and Louisville Slugger

Posted by Rick Wolff on August 25, 2012 · 2 Comments 

DOMALEWSKI (NJ KID WHO WAS HIT IN CjHEST WITH BALL OFF ALUMINUM BAT AND SUFFERED BRAIN DAMAGE) SETTLEMENT SENDS A BIG MESSAGE                                                                                   By Steve Kallas   Many of you are familiar with the sad story of Steven Domalewski who, on June 6, 2006 (at the age of 12), was hit in the chest with … Continue reading →

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Category Dangers of Aluminum Bats, Legal Concerns

WHAT BASEBALL BAT SHOULD YOU USE IN 2012 IN COLLEGE, HIGH SCHOOL OR LITTLE LEAGUE?

Posted by Rick Wolff on March 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

By Steve Kallas Another baseball season is upon us and, while the rules for baseball bat usage are clear in college andhigh school, they become a little murky (or even difficult to understand) in Little League and travelleague baseball. COLLEGE BASEBALL The NCAA went to only approved BBCOR (Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution) bats starting … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Sports Parenting Predictions for 2012…

Posted by Rick Wolff on December 31, 2011 · 2 Comments 

So much has happened in recent years in the ever-changing world of sports parenting, that I thought I’d finish out 2011 with my Top Ten Predictions for the coming year. Here we go: 10. LL Baseball will follow the NCAA and the Nat’l HS Baseball Federation and allow only BBCOR (and of course wood) bats. … Continue reading →

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Category Coaches who are Pedophiles, Dangers of Aluminum Bats, HS Code of Conduct, Innovations in sports, Parents vs. Coaches, Sport Safety, Sportsmanship, Title IX issues, Travel Teams

Breaking News: LL Pitcher Fortunately Survives Line Drive to His Face

Posted by Rick Wolff on August 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

THIS JUST IN……In a Little League World Series game that was played and televised on ESPN yesterday afternoon, spectators and viewers collectively held their breath when, in the 3rd inning, Ryan McCormick of Cumberland, RI, hit a line-drive rocket directly back at the pitcher, Braydon Salzman, of Huntington Beach, CA. Amazingly, the line shot off … Continue reading →

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Huh? Little League Claims that Kids Can Throw Curves Without Any Fear of Injury?

Posted by Rick Wolff on August 11, 2011 · 6 Comments 

What?? Throwing curves and sliders won’t hurt your kid’s arm? This proclamation — which was announced by Steve Keener, the CEO of Little League Baseball — was made last week, and it has sent shock waves through the world of youth sports. Why in the world would LL make this announcement? I’m inclined to think … Continue reading →

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Kallas: Alas, even BBCOR bats are being tampered with…

Posted by Rick Wolff on July 17, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Steve Kallas was kind enough to sub for me on my show this weekend, and his guests included former major league pitcher Ron Darling and former minor league catcher Dan Gray who now runs a couple of very successful baseball and softball instructional clinics (Pro Swing in Mt Kisco, NY and also in Port Chester, … Continue reading →

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How BBCOR Bats are Affecting the Game of Baseball

Posted by Rick Wolff on May 16, 2011 · 2 Comments 

The reports are coming in from all over…because of BBCOR bats, baseball coaches everywhere this season are seeing a lot fewer HRs than in recent seasons, fewer runs are being scored, and in general, the game is quickly returning to its roots. In short, the game is beginning to resemble the game how it used … Continue reading →

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What Baseball Bat Should You Use in 2011 in Little League, High School or College?

Posted by Steve Kallas on March 25, 2011 · 16 Comments 

By Steve Kallas  Much has changed in the landscape of baseball bats for the 2011 season. If you are buying one of these bats, be very careful, especially if the bat is a BESR (Ball Exit Speed Ratio) bat. Rules have changed for this year and will change for the 2012 year as well. After … Continue reading →

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Baseball Bat Alphabet Soup: BESR, BBCOR, etc…

Posted by Rick Wolff on January 2, 2011 · 14 Comments 

I truly feel sorry for any well-intended Mom or Dad who attempts to purchase their son a new baseball bat for this coming spring. That’s because -thanks to the aluminum and composite bat manufacturers and fueled by the dopey support of LL Baseball that there’s no difference between a ball coming off a wood bat … Continue reading →

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