New Update After South Jersey Little League Player's Bat-Flipping Suspension Overturned

Was Little Leaguer's Suspension Justified?

(Haddonfield, NJ) – Celebrating in sports can be controversial. For baseball, the most recent debate surrounds “bat flipping.” That’s the exuberant process of flipping the bat high into the air after notching a big hit. The “new school” says — let them have fun. The “old school” sees it as disrespectful and outside the spirit of the game. A 12-year-old from Haddonfield, New Jersey found himself front and center in that debate. He was suspended a…

Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts 'unsportsmanlike' bat-flip suspension

Marco Rocco fidgeted with his helmet and dug in at the plate to chants of “Marco! Marco!” from his Little League teammates as he settled in for a night of baseball, after his family got mixed up in a court…

Previously Suspended New Jersey Little Leaguer Gets Last Laugh In Final At-Bat With Calculated Celebration

A baseball player waits on a pitch New Jersey youth baseball player Marco Rocco was officially suspended prior to the state championship ahead of the Little League World Series. A celebratory bat flip was the cause. He was, however, able to get the last laugh after having that ruling overturned. He smacked a home run in his final at-bat before rounding the bases in calculated fashion. Rocco plays for Haddonfield, New Jersey’s Little League baseb…

New update after South Jersey Little League player's bat-flipping suspension overturned

New details have emerged after a South Jersey Little Leaguer's suspension for an 'unsportsmanlike' bat flip was overturned just in time for the championship game.