USABat Standard bats must be used in the Little League Majors Division and below. USSSA Bats are not allowed.
BBCOR Approved bats must be used in Ted Williams and Babe Ruth Divisions. Only minus 3 (-3) bats are allowed. Non-composite wood bats are allowed. The league will make any accommodations necessary for players who may have difficulty swinging a (-3) bat. We will review requests to use a lighter bat on a case by case basis.
Bat Selection Information for Parents
One of the common questions parents have is “What size bat should I get for my player?” The answer will depend on his age, weight and height. We have included a link below to a sizing chart and other info for guidance from the Louisville Slugger and JustBats.com websites. In general, the bat should reach the players hip or lower and the player should be able to hold the bat out in front of him, parallel to the ground for 5 to 10 seconds.
https://www.slugger.com/en-us/explore/how-to-choose-a-bat
https://www.justbats.com/bat-resource-guide/sizing-guide/
What does - ## printed on the bat mean?
The "drop" of a bat is the weight of the bat minus the length.
Example: Bat length is 28 inches, weight is 16 ounces; 28-16 = -12.
As players get older and bigger, the drop should start to get smaller as the bats become bigger. Younger players can use bigger drops.
For example, high school players must use a bat drop of -3 (age 14 - 15), so it makes sense to have a player age 11 or 12 use a bat drop of between -10 and -13. The chart below shows recommended targets:
Age League Length Weight Maximum Drop (weight minus length)
5-6 A 24" to 26" 14-16 oz -12 or -13
6-7 A 26" to 27" 14-17 oz -12 or -14
7-8 AA 27" to 29" 14-17 oz -12 or -13
9-11 Major 28" to 30" 15-19 oz -10 or -12
10-12 Major/Inter 29" to 31" 17-30 oz -10 or -12