There are four (4) major types of bats to be familiar with before you make a purchase:
T-ball: Any bat that has T-ball stamped on it. These are a thin walled bat that should only be used for T-ball.
7-8, 9-10 and 11-12 Leagues: Any bat that has a USSSA 1.15 bpf or USABat stamp on it. These bats are measured by drop weight. The 2 1/4” barrel bat is being phased out. You will find a much larger selection of 2 5/8” and 2 3/4” bats for purchase. Our league and tournaments for 2023 will allow anything with the USSSA 1.15 bpf or USABat stamp on it.
Tournament Baseball: Bat regulations vary by individual tournaments. Some may allow only 2 5/8”barrels while some allow 2 3/4” barrels. You will need to check with your tournament coach to find out what the bat regulations are for the tournaments you are signed up for allow.
The table below probably covers 80% of the players at a given level. Some athletes are bigger than others; some are strong for their size; some have already developed good technique. The best advice you’ll get is a rule of thumb.
| Age | Bat Length | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 7 - 9 | 26" to 29" | -10 or lighter |
| 9-10 | 28" to 31" | -10 or lighter |
| 11-12 | 29" to 32" | -9 or lighter |
Any individual bat questions can be directed to the Boys Commissioner (saiboyscommish@gmail.com).