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 Desert Sun

Double first base will be mandatory for high school baseball in 2027

Something new is coming to high school baseball starting in the 2026-27 school year — another base. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced Tuesday that the double ...
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 ...
Kansas City Star

Something is about to look different in high school baseball. Why the change?

The National Federation of High Schools has adopted use of the double first base for games starting in 2027, following the lead of the NCAA. Scott Clause/FILE photo USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images ...
Columbus Dispatch

Double first base coming to Ohio high school baseball in 2027

Double first base will be mandatory in high school baseball starting in the 2027 season to improve player safety. The double base will have a white side in fair territory and a colored side in foul ...