US EditionFrom court to pin: How a Little Leaguer’s bat flip became baseball memorabilia
CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, AUG 11 – Only 75 pins celebrating Marco Rocco's viral bat flip were made to mark Haddonfield Little League's 75th year and will be traded at the Little League World Series.
- A boy aged 12, hailing from Haddonfield in New Jersey, faced ejection and a suspension after celebrating with a bat flip during the Little League sectional final in July 2025.
- Marco’s father, Joe Rocco, challenged the suspension by taking legal action against Little League and successfully obtained a temporary restraining order that permitted his son to participate in the state tournament in New Jersey.
- The bat flip gained widespread national attention, inspiring the creation of a limited-edition pin featuring Marco's bat flip, produced collaboratively by the Rocco family and former MLB players Jeff and Todd Frazier.
- To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Haddonfield Little League, a limited edition of 75 pins featuring "Batflip 2025" and "Haddonfield" were created and will be exchanged during this month’s Little League World Series.
- Joe Rocco emphasized the need for clear rules on bat flipping after this summer, noting Little League will consider banning it, and many parents have offered support or sought advice about similar disputes.
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Little Leaguer's controversial bat flip became baseball memorabilia for LLWS
Last month, Marco Rocco was ejected and faced suspension for flipping his bat after a home run. The moment is commemorated as a pin for the Little League World Series.
·Helena, United States
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