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Below is a rough guide for bat selection. It is simply a place to start and depends not only on the size of the player but the level of competition (better pitching may require a lighter bat). It is better to err on the light side rather than the heavy side. Today’s power hitters in the major leagues use lighter bats than power hitters of yesterday

Age

Weight Minimum

Weight Maximum

Length Minimum

 Length Maximum

Barrel Size

6-7

17 Ounces

19 Ounces

 24 Inches

 28 Inches

      2 ¼

8

19 Ounces

21 Ounces

 27 Inches

 30 Inches

      2 ¼

9

20 Ounces

23 Ounces

 28 Inches

 30 Inches

      2 ¼

10

20 Ounces

23 Ounces

 28 Inches

 31 Inches

      2 ¼

11

21 Ounces

24 Ounces

 29 Inches

 31 Inches

 2 ¼ to 2 5/8

12

23 Ounces

25 Ounces

 30 Inches

 33 Inches

 2 ¼ to 2 ¾

13-14

23 Ounces

28 Ounces

 30 Inches

 33 Inches

 2 ¼ to 2 ¾

15 +

24 Ounces

30 Ounces

 30 Inches

 34 Inches

      2 ¾

Charts can take players' height and weight into consideration which can determine/estimate proper size bat.

While these two factors are important, other characteristics are missing. The bat length, weight, barrel size, grip, brand, and whether the player likes to choke up on the bat are all important factors when determining whether a bat has a good feel in the players hand. Use your best judgement.

RYBA Bat Rules

Bat Length Guide

Bat Weight Guide

SHOP for Baseball & Softball Bats