From court to pin: How a Little Leaguer’s bat flip became baseball memorabilia
August 11, 2025
A 12-year-old from Haddonfield, New Jersey, has turned a controversial bat flip into a piece of baseball memorabilia. Last month, Marco Rocco was ejected and faced suspension for flipping his bat after a home run in a sectional tournament. His father took Little League to court and won a restraining order, allowing Marco to play in the state tournament. Now, the bat-flip moment is commemorated as a pin for the Little League World Series. The pin, not for sale, is released by the Rocco family and friends, including former major leaguers Jeff and Todd Frazier. Only 75 pins were made.