When will the aluminum bat madness finally end?

Posted by Rick Wolff on March 21, 2010 · 2 Comments 

Another tragic incident occurred in the San Francisco area about a week ago when a young HS pitcher was drilled in the head by a line drive off an opponent’s aluminum bat. The youngster suffered severe brain swelling, and was placed in a medically-controlled coma over a week ago. As of this posting, he was … Continue reading →

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Category Dangers of Aluminum Bats, Sport Safety

Death by Aluminum Bat: On Trial in Montana

Posted by Rick Wolff on October 25, 2009 · 8 Comments 

18-year-old Brandon Patch was pitching in an American Legion game in Helena, Montana in the summer of 2003 when he was struck by a line drive off an aluminum bat. He collapsed to the ground, was able to utter a few words to his Dad before passing out, went into convulsions, and died a few … Continue reading →

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Category Dangers of Aluminum Bats, Legal Concerns

Wake up Little League, and Do the Right thing!

Posted by Rick Wolff on September 2, 2009 · 2 Comments 

It just galls me that LL Baseball continues to pat themselves on their back by trumpeting their 85 pitch count limit…. when they don’t tell you that during the LL World Series in Williamsport, young kids 13 and under are not only allowed to throw an endless assortment of curveballs and sliders, but UNDER LL … Continue reading →

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Category Dangers of Aluminum Bats, Sport Safety