Modified that resin, pine tar or any other drying agent is permitted on the bat in a specific area (1-3-2c1) – This change allows the batter to have better control over their non-wood bat, so it does not slip out of their hands due to moisture or perspiration. It also makes the rule similar for wood bats and non-wood bats.

Modified the definition of forfeiture (4-4-1c) – There are seven criteria for forfeiture. This modification of the subsection “c” is the result when a coach, player or team personnel does not conform to the instructions of the umpire. An ejection is a serious violation of sportsmanship and game decorum. To aggravate the violation with a game forfeiture is egregious and contrary to the basic premise of education-based athletics.