Tony Romanucci’s Interview on Radio Show Yields Support
Tony Romanucci’s recent interview on a Springfield, Illinois radio station generated a “home run” of sorts in support of his ongoing crusade to have metal baseball bats banned by Illinois youth leagues.
Dave Hollinshead, who works in the security forces at the Air Guard base in Springfield, called in after Tony’s interview to applaud his efforts to have the metal bats banned. “I have witnessed many injuries that are caused by these high-powered bats,” said Hollinshead, who plays on a park district league in Springfield and suffered a permanent hand injury as the result of a ball hit by a metal bat.
Hollinshead has made numerous attempts to encourage change in his community, all to no avail. “Unfortunately, not enough communities or leagues are taking a pro-active position to try to facilitate the safety of players of all ages,” he said.
The Chicago City Council is considering an ordinance introduced by Alderman Robert Fioretti that, if passed, would prohibit the use of metal bats by the city’s youth leagues. A hearing will be scheduled in early 2009.
