Good Post Spanky, I could not agree with you more! Composite bats have created an undue risk on the field of play. Since the 1970’s aluminum bats hit the market because of their durability, but as technology evolved into lighter alloys and composites, the bats main selling point went from durability to performance. Composite bats offer increased bat speed and a bigger sweet spot allowing the ball with more velocity. It makes hitters look better than they are. Many leagues are adopting policies that ban composite and are returning to wood due to the safety factor. Recently, the New York City Council has mandated that players in all high school baseball games played in the city must use solid wood bats or composite wood bats which are approved by Major League Baseball for minor league use. Catholic Schools are already on board. I also believe that LIBA has banned full composite bats from their league.
Below is a link to Bob Salter / Rick Wolff (right side of screen) WFAN broadcasts. Once you click on the link you can locate the Rick Wolff archived broadcasts related to the issue of bats that I have listed below. Under each broadcast listed click on DOWNLOAD and Windows Media will pop up and play the show.
http://www.wfan.com/pages/3341990.php10/25/09 Show - Death by aluminum bat: the Brandon Patch case against Louisville Slugger
08/09/09 Part Two - A call to arms: Why the NCAA wants to ban composite bats in college baseball
07/26/o9 show - The dangers of High School softball: Composite bats, the pitching rubber distance to home plate, and the use of face masks. What parents, coaches, and girls should know.
Curt Schilling - The future Hall of Fame pitcher discussed sports parenting with Rick, including his views on aluminum bats, curveballs and kids, specialization in one sport, and more.