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Apr, 2022

USA Baseball Bat Standards for Little League Play!

Look for this logo on any new bat purchased for use in the current Little League seasons. January 1, 2018 all previously approved bats for Little League play became ineligible and all players must use the current standard bats which are stamped with the "USA Baseball" logo shown here. Watch a short video clip here as well for more information.

More Info on LittleLeague.org

2017-2018 Bat Comparison Chart

Minors & Majors

2017
BPF 1.15 marking/ 2 ¼” barrel maximum

2018
USA Baseball marking
2 5/8” barrel maximum

Intermediate (50/70) & Junior

2017
1) 2 ¼" alloy/metal barrel with BPF stamp of 1.15
2) 2 5/8" alloy/metal barrel (no marking required)
3) 2 5/8" composite barrel with BBCOR stamp

2018
USA Baseball marking
2 5/8” barrel maximum
NO BBCOR ALLOWED

Senior

2017
ALL bats must be BBCOR

2018
ALL bats must be BBCOR

2017-2018 Bat Comparison Chart

Minors & Majors

2017
BPF 1.15 marking/ 2 ¼” barrel maximum

2018
USA Baseball marking
2 5/8” barrel maximum

Intermediate (50/70) & Junior

2017
1) 2 ¼" alloy/metal barrel with BPF stamp of 1.15
2) 2 5/8" alloy/metal barrel (no marking required)
3) 2 5/8" composite barrel with BBCOR stamp

2018
USA Baseball marking
2 5/8” barrel maximum
NO BBCOR ALLOWED

Senior

2017
ALL bats must be BBCOR

2018
ALL bats must be BBCOR

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20

Apr, 2022

USA Baseball Bat Standards for Little League Play!

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