FAQ

A LEGAL bat is defined as a bat that is allowed to be used in SMSL games.  An ILLEGAL bat is a bat that is NOT permitted to be used in SMSL games. The following is the list of LEGAL bats:

DeMarini White Steel 

DeMarini Ultimate Weapon

DeMarini Bruiser 

DeMarini Raw Steel

Easton Hammer 

Easton Reflex

Easton Reflex Extended 

Easton V12

Easton Cyclone 

Easton ConneXion ST1-Z

Easton ConneXion ST2-Z 

Anderson Flex Single Wall (SP15FLEX)

Easton Salvo (approved single-wall aluminum/alloy versions only; composite-barrel and 100% composite versions are NOT legal)

Unless specifically listed above, only single-wall aluminum/alloy bats are legal for SMSL play. Composite-barrel bats, 100% composite bats, multi-wall bats, double-wall bats, and any other enhanced-performance bat are ILLEGAL unless specifically approved by the League.

If a manufacturer produces multiple versions of a bat under the same model or product-line name, only the version that meets SMSL specifications is considered LEGAL. The appearance of a bat model name on the approved bat list does not automatically approve every version of that bat.

All other bats are ILLEGAL.

If a player steps into the batter's box with an ILLEGAL bat during his turn at bat, the team he is playing for immediately forfeits the game. There will be no warnings from the umpire and no second chances.

Team managers may ask the umpire to inspect a bat before or during a game. Team managers are ultimately responsible for ensuring that all bats used by their players are LEGAL under SMSL rules.

All updates are sent to team managers and they will will notifiy their teams.

You can contact us through the email address (parks@somersny.gov) or contact form listed on our website. Our team will respond as quickly as possible during regular business hours. Mon. - Fri. 8am - 3:30pm