Softball parent issue

[BigMotherTucker]

So... My almost 7yo little girl is on an 8yo team.. Don't know why, I didn't ask for her to move up. Anyway... After the first game the other night, I realized the 28" 18oz bat I bought her was to heavy. I go to the local Hobbits her in Meridian looking for a 26" bat. Bingo... I found a whatever brand 26" 14oz bat that she could swing easily... 17er was $40. Two games later, she's finally hitting trickling singles and doing really well.

Fast forward to an hour ago, she is up to bat, strikes out, comes to the dugout and has our assistant coach the bat and heads to the field ... He starts looking it over, talks to another guy then takes the bat and hangs it on the outside of the cage. I walk over and ask what the problem is... He says it's not asa approved for softball. I say... I just paid $40 17ing dollars for that bat, she's using it. He insists she's not.

I happen to work with the plate ump, so I pose the question to him... Greg's says he could care less... Yet, her bat is still *bamned" from the dugout.


Am I right to totally 17ing pissed off?? I looked on amazon for same weight and size bats. I'm NOT paying & 150+ for a 6yos bat....

 

[MaroonNation]

Just wait till your daughter plays select. You will be spending $250 on bats.

ETA: We need pics of moms to tell if you need to spend more on a bat.

 

[BigMotherTucker]

There is zero view out here.

 

[121Josey]

Did I get this right? You bought her two bats without asking advice from the coach or your friend the umpire?

Bats have never been inexpensive, so borrowing and experimenting with the correct weight is important. She will grow into the first one.

I'm sure the coach was looking for the ASA approved emblem on the bat.

 

[ShrubDog]

Wow man that is a tough spot. Softball has evolved big time in the upper ages but I didnt know the youngsters had strict regulations.

I know some guys who travel all over the country playing and they really watch their bats. Guys get them shaved and bootleg hot bats all the time. If they get caught they get banned. These guys are playing for money.

The situation today should have gone like this...The head coach notice the bat is not legal and tell you before the game, ump and coach get together and put the bat in the dugout and explain to you nicely whats going on or just let her play the rest of the game and discuss it after the game.

 

[BigMotherTucker]

You got me... I did't ask anyone for advice on buying a 6yo a bat. I thought... Who gives a **** what she's swinging. SHE's 6! It's not like she's playing for the 17ing Braves (although, they could use her).

The offending bat... The only one in Meridian (that was sub $150) that is 26" 14oz.
Im guessing its scrap metal now... Im going to call Hibbits later today and see if they will take it back seeing as I bought it Wednesday.

 

[121Josey]

So, she's still 6 yrs. old and playing in an 8 yr. old league? That may be your biggest problem. I understand that it wasn't your decision but that seems like a big gap. It may help her in the long run but it may be a steep learning curve. I really feel for your situation.

See if you can sell it on ebay if she can't use it in practice or at home. Or if you know of people with Tee Ball age children, ask them if they are interested in a bat.

The powers that be and parents start taking bats seriously when you play in any form of tournament.

 

[BigMotherTucker]

Yeah... I'm happy they pulled her up, but she's definatly one of the smallest kids on the roster. I'll figure out something about the bat. I just needed to ***** and get it out.