What's new in the high school baseball rules for 2027?

Q: What's new in the high school baseball rules for 2027?

The main NFHS changes for the 2027 season: First base (1-2-9): a double first base, or an 18-inch-square single first base, is required from January 1, 2027. Coach communication (1-6-2): one-way electronic pitch calling from the dugout can now go to the pitcher and/or catcher, not just the catcher. No wearable cameras or microphones (1-6-3): players can't wear audio or video devices during the game. Eye black (1-5-12): one solid stroke only, with no words, numbers, logos or symbols, no wider than the eye socket and not below the cheekbone. Uniforms (1-4-4): the school's name, nickname, logo or mascot and the player's name are permitted on the uniform top and pants. Coach's box (3-3-1h): coaches may now use handheld electronic scoring devices there. Tie-breaker option (4-2-2): state associations may adopt a tie-breaker that starts each extra half-inning with a runner on second base. The one player-to-player defensive meeting per inning rule (3-4-6) also applies. New bat options arrive in 2028.

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The main NFHS changes for the 2027 season:

First base (1-2-9): a double first base, or an 18-inch-square single first base, is required from January 1, 2027.
Coach communication (1-6-2): one-way electronic pitch calling from the dugout can now go to the pitcher and/or catcher, not just the catcher.
No wearable cameras or microphones (1-6-3): players can't wear audio or video devices during the game.
Eye black (1-5-12): one solid stroke only, with no words, numbers, logos or symbols, no wider than the eye socket and not below the cheekbone.
Uniforms (1-4-4): the school's name, nickname, logo or mascot and the player's name are permitted on the uniform top and pants.
Coach's box (3-3-1h): coaches may now use handheld electronic scoring devices there.
Tie-breaker option (4-2-2): state associations may adopt a tie-breaker that starts each extra half-inning with a runner on second base.

The one player-to-player defensive meeting per inning rule (3-4-6) also applies. New bat options arrive in 2028.