Career statistics are kept on record for every player that has ever stepped up to the plate in Softball America. Whether an individual has 1 at-bat or 10 thousand and 1 at-bats, an account of that player is maintained in the all players file. What has changed over the past few years and will continue to change for the next few years is the at-bat requirement for career leaders. As the league grows so too will the at-bat cut-off by which career leaders become eligible.
For the inaugural years leading up to 2003, 100 at-bats were required. The at-bat requirement has risen each year since then by 50 (250 in 2006). This will continue until the cut-off reaches 500 in the year 2011. The 500 at-bat requirement will then become the permanent minimum standard by which career leaders are formulated.
For the inaugural years leading up to 2003, 100 at-bats were required. The at-bat requirement has risen each year since then by 50 (250 in 2006). This will continue until the cut-off reaches 500 in the year 2011. The 500 at-bat requirement will then become the permanent minimum standard by which career leaders are formulated.
