Guide to Choosing the Right Baseball Bat (Part 2)

Popular Sizes by Age

Age	5-7 years old	8-9 years old	10 years old	11-12 years old	13-14 years old	15-16 years old	17 and older
Bat Length	24" - 26"	26" - 28"	28" - 29"	30" - 31"	31" - 32"	32" - 33"	34"

 

2013 Baseball Bat Regulations by League

League	Player Age	Aluminum Bats	Composite Bats	Approved Barrel Diameter	Maximum Bat Length	Drop
Little League: T-Ball, Minor, Major	5-12	No Restrictions	Check with league	2-1/4"	33"	-9 to -12
Little League: Junior	13-14	No Restrictions	Must be BBCOR Approved	2-1/4" and 2-5/8"	34"	-5 through -12 for Aluminum, -3 for Composite
Little League: Senior, Big League	15-18	Must be BBCOR Approved	Must be BBCOR Approved	2-1/4" and 2-5/8"	36"	-3
Pony: Shetland, Pinto, Mustang, Bronco	4-12	BPF 1.15	BPF 1.15	2-1/4" and 2-5/8"	42"	-5 through -12
Pony: Pony, Colt, Palomino	13-19	Must be BBCOR Approved	Must be BBCOR Approved	2-5/8"	42"	-3
Babe Ruth: Cal Ripken	5-12	BPF 1.15	BPF 1.15	2-1/4"	33"	-9 through -12
Babe Ruth: Babe Ruth	13-15	No Restrictions	Must be BBCOR Approved	2-1/4" and 2-5/8"	34"	-5 through -12 for Aluminum, -3 for Composite
Babe Ruth: Babe Ruth	16-18	Must be BBCOR Approved	Must be BBCOR Approved	2-1/4" and 2-5/8"	34"	-3
Dixie: A, AA, AAA, Majors	5-12	Check league approved list	Check league approved list	2-1/4"	33"	-9 through -12
Dixie: The 'O' Zone	11-12	Must be BPF and Dixie Approved	Must be BPF and Dixie Approved	2-5/8"	33"	-5 through -12
Dixie: Boys	13-14	No Restrictions	Must be BBCOR approved	2-1/2" and 2-5/8"	No Restrictions	No Restrictions
Dixie: Pre-Majors, Majors	15-16	Must be BBCOR Approved	Must be BBCOR Approved	2-5/8"	No Restrictions	-3
Dizzy Dean	5-12	BPF 1.15	BPF 1.15	2-1/4", 2-5/8", 2-3/4"	No Restrictions	-5 through -12
Dizzy Dean	13-18	Must be BBCOR Approved	Must be BBCOR Approved	2-1/4" and 2-5/8"	No Restrictions	-3
USSSA	5-18	Check league rules	Check league rules	Check league rules	Check league rules	Check league rules
NFHS: JV, Varsity	13-18	Must be BBCOR Approved	Must be BBCOR Approved	2-5/8	36"	-3
NCAA	17+	Must be NCAA Approved	Must be NCAA Approved	2-5/8	36"	-3

Key Definitions

BPF: The Bat Performance Factor (BPF) is a metric used to measure the performance of youth non-wood bats. Bats with a BPF measurement of 1.15 or less are required for many youth leagues.

BBCOR: The Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) is a bat standard that measures the "trampoline" effect of the bat as it hits a ball. Bats that are approved by the BBCOR standard are typically required for baseball players over age 12. Visit ProHittingCages your online store for baseball bats and more buy now!