Dixie Youth Baseball has announced its rule changes for the 2017 season. There are changes in several aspects of the game. All league officials, parents and coaches are encouraged to review the rule changes.
In addition to the 2017 rule changes, Dixie Youth Baseball will be making bat changes for the 2018 season. This was announced prior to the start of the 2016 season:
Effective January 1, 2018, all 2 1/4" bats must meet new performance standards established by USA Baseball, the national governing body of amateur baseball in the United States. The new bats will be available for purchase in September 2017. All BPF 1.15 bats will not be approved for DYB tournament play beginning in 2018.
