US EditionNew Look Base: Here's What High School Baseball Coaches Have to Say
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – The NFHS will introduce a double first base in 2027 to improve safety and reduce collisions, alongside nine other rule changes affecting gameplay and uniforms, officials said.
- Starting with the 2027 season, high school baseball will require the use of a double first base to enhance player safety.
- The rule emerged from the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee’s June 8-10, 2025, meeting in Indianapolis to enhance player safety and clarify interference calls.
- The double first base, introduced in the 2027 season, includes a white portion positioned within the field of play and a colored portion located in the foul area to enhance player safety and clarify rules at first base.
- Elliot Hopkins stated that introducing the new base will promptly reduce running lane infractions and help prevent dangerous collisions, thereby maintaining the fairness of the game and safeguarding athlete safety.
- This change suggests a safer playing environment while maintaining game flow, with some coaches welcoming the adjustment as timely and beneficial to offense and safety.
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Double first base will be part of high school baseball starting in 2027
INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders. This rule revision was one of 10 proposed by the National Federation High School Baseball Rules Committee during its annual meeting held June 8-10 at The Alexander hotel in Indianapolis. The rules changes were accepted by the NFHS Board of Directors. New language was added…
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