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Sep, 2017

USA Baseball Bat Standards for 2018!

Look for this logo on any new bat purchased for use in the 2018 Little League seasons. Beginning January 1, 2018 all previously approved bats for Little League play will become ineligible and all players must use the new standard bats which are stamped with the "USA Baseball" logo shown here. Watch a short video clip here as well for more information. For the remainder of the 2017 season all previously approved bats are still eligible so no need to run out and buy a new bat just yet.

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