Antonio Romanucci Applauds New California Ruling That Places Restrictions on Metal Bats
A big high-five to the California Interscholastic Federation for its surprise announcement on Wednesday to require high school baseball teams to follow new safety standards for the metal bats they use!
The Federation made the announcement in the wake of serious accidents that brought national attention to the issue of the bats’ safety. The state legislature had been considering a law that would have placed a two-year moratorium on the use of metal bats. Assemblyman Jared Huffman, who introduced the bill, said he postponed a vote for months as he worked with the CIF to make safety changes. The CIF also will encourage member high schools to require protective headgear for players.
This new development in one of the nation’s largest states is significant for all of us who have advocated against the use of metal bats. I will renew my efforts in Illinois to make the game of baseball safer. No child should have to suffer a head injury, or worse, over the lack of adequate safety measures.
