Democrat and Chronicle

Section V baseball to require safety base at first by 2027

The safety bag or double first base bag used in softball and college baseball will be required on high school baseball diamonds in Section V in 2027. Teams in the ...
Democrat and Chronicle

Section V baseball to introduce safety feature that softball has used since 2004

The safety bag at first base is coming to Section V baseball in 2027. A double base is a safety feature that allows a first baseman to hold their place on one bag, while the potential baserunner tries ...
The Baltimore Sun

Double first base coming to high school baseball in 2027, but coaches have questions

A double first base will be required in high school baseball starting in the 2027 season, the National Federation of State High School Associations announced Tuesday. The change aims to reduce ...
Janesville Gazette

Baseball: Double first base to be added in 2027

A recent rule change made by the National Federation of State High School Associations Baseball Rules Committee and the WIAA will require all high school baseball games to have a double first base ...
Altoona Mirror

Double first base rule approved for high school baseball in country

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. The rule revision was one ...