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TO Small League The baseball is receiving support from the big leagues.
Marco Rocco, a 12 -year -old player for Haddonfield Little League in New Jersey, He was suspended from a state tournament this week after his bat turned to celebrate after a home run during a game on July 16.
In this photo without date provided by his father Joseph Rocco, Marco Rocco prepares to deliver a launch in a baseball game in Haddonfield, NJ (Family courtesy photo through AP)
The suspension was revoked when the incident became a legal battle when his family sought a temporary emergency restriction order that allowed Marco to play in the state tournament that began on Thursday.
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A judge agreed, allowing Marco to play.
The news of the controversial suspension reached MLB, and several players, including New York Yankees Star Jazz Chisholm Jr., who was surprised by the disciplinary measures taken.
“I thought it was ridiculous. Are you going to suspend a child for having fun?” The All-Star said. “Crazy.”
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a three -run homer against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first entry of a baseball game in Toronto on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (Jon Black/The Canadian Press through AP)
Toronto Blue Jays The pitcher Max Scerzer agreed, adding that the celebrations of the opposite players never seemed to bother him.
Little Leaguer, 12, allowed to return to the state tournament after the judge returns to the Bat Flip suspension
“If it is a homer that changes the game, it is fine. Even when I am on the mound, it does not bother me. It is a human reaction, and it is good for the game, just like a pitcher who makes a fist bomb after a large punch,” said the three -time winner of the Cy Young award winner.
“I am aside to someone if they hit a solo shot and their team is down 5-0. That doesn’t seem to me. I don’t like opponents or teammates do that. I feel the same for little players.”
Little League issued a statement after the judge’s decision, doubling his support for the referees.
In this photo without a date provided by Joseph “Joe” Rocco, Joe Rocco and his son Marco Rocco pose a photo in Haddonfield, NJ (Family courtesy photo through AP)
“While we continue following any orders governed by the Law Court, Little League is extremely disappointed that time, energy and attention deviated from our volunteers and communities that are creating positive experiences for all players and families throughout the international tournament,” reads the statement. “Trust for parents and communities around the world, Little League has the integrity of the game, respect for the game officials and the sports of the teams as central tenants of our program. We hope that all players, coaches, volunteers and personnel maintain these values at all times.”
Marco competed against Elmora Little League in the first game of a double elimination tournament of four teams on Thursday night. It was 0 by 2 when the team lost 10-0 in a shortened game due to the rule of mercy.
It will compete again on Saturday night.
