New Jersey Judge Delivers Last-Minute Ruling on Bat-Flipper’s Fate
URGENT UPDATE: A New Jersey Little League player, Marco Rocco, faces a nail-biting wait to learn if he can participate in the state championship game today. In a stunning development, a judge ruled that Rocco, who was suspended for flipping his bat in celebration, will have his case heard just hours before the match.
Gloucester County Chancery Judge Robert Malestein has given Rocco’s legal team until noon today to file necessary paperwork, with a ruling expected by 1:30 PM. This decision comes after Rocco was ejected from a game against Harrison Little League last Thursday for what officials deemed “horseplay.”
Rocco, a 12-year-old player from Haddonfield, drew attention after his jubilant bat toss following a home run. The incident led to his suspension from the next game, triggering a swift response from his father, Joe Rocco, who filed an emergency temporary restraining order to contest the suspension.
As the clock ticks down to game time, Rocco’s teammates and supporters are left anxiously awaiting the judge’s decision. The implications of this ruling are profound, not only for Rocco’s immediate future but also for Little League’s policies on player conduct and celebration.
The stakes couldn’t be higher as both players and families gear up for the championship. Fans are rallying around Rocco, emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and the joy of youth sports.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as it unfolds just hours before the game. Will Marco Rocco take the field, or will the suspension hold? The answer is imminent.
