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
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