What are the bat rules for 12u baseball?

All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio vary by division. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed.

What size bat do you need for middle school baseball?

In general: Children under 60 pounds should swing a bat between 26 and 29 inches long. Children weighing more than 70 pounds should swing a bat ranging from 28 to 32 inches long.

What drop bat should a 12 year old use?

Considering BBCOR bats are right around the corner we’d suggest most 12 year olds look for a drop 8 bat as the right drop. In terms of length most drop 8 bats go as low as a 30 through a 32. We think the ideal bat for the average 12 year old is a 31-inch drop 8 bat (which would make it 23-ounces).

Can you use a Bbcor bat in 12u?

Recently, Little League announced that bats meeting the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) standard are now allowed. However, BBCOR bats can only be used in the Intermediate (50-70) Division and Junior League divisions. So, yes, BBCOR bats are allowed in two divisions of Little League.

Can you use USSSA bats in Cal Ripken?

Which Bats are allowed for Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth League Play? The bat may not exceed 33”in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 ¼” in diameter. Only 2 ¼” barrel non-wood bats marked BPF 1.15 will be allowed.

What bats are legal for travel baseball?

(1) Qualified BBCOR bat – A Big Barrel bat that is made by a USSSA approved bat licensee, has a BBCOR mark permanently attached to the bat that is recognized by NHSF as a legal bat for NHSF sanctioned play and has no more than a minus 3 ounces difference from the length of the bat.

What bat do you need for middle school?

BBCOR Bats feature a barrel that does not exceed 2 5/8 inches in diameter and, at most, a -3 length to weight ratio. BBCOR baseball bats are considered Adult Baseball Bats and are required for play in High School and Collegiate Leagues, while some Middle School Leagues require all baseball bats to carry the BBCOR .

Can you use a USA bat in middle school?

Changes are coming for all of you playing Middle School Baseball in 2019. They must either meet the BBCOR standard or have the USA Baseball stamp. Bats with the USSSA 1.15 BPF standard will not be allowed in Junior High/Middle School play. The changes were intended to begin in 2018 but they were postponed until 2019.

What size bat should I get my 12 year old?

For 12-13 year olds playing Pony, Junior, or Senior League level, we recommend a youth bat length-to-weight ratio of -5. For example, a 31” bat weighs 26 ounces. This drop weight gives the young hitter a very manageable weight transition between a youth bat and a high-school age bat.

What bats can 13u use?

13u and Younger: All bats -5 or greater must be stamped BPF 1.15. Must be a baseball bat – no restriction on weight or length as long as bat has “BPF 1.15” stamp. All -3 bats must be stamped BBCOR. Wood bats allowed.

What are the rules for a 12U Baseball game?

Teams must field a minimum of 8 players or forfeit the game. A fifteen (15) minute grace period shall be extended to each team for late players, however, the time limit rules as given in the General Rules section are still in effect.

What are the rules for the travel baseball league?

2021 TRAVEL League Pitching Rules Starting January 1, 2020, our 13U division will have a new bat limit. A maximum of drop 8 (-8) will be the new bat restriction for the 13U age group. This will only apply to 13u events and teams playing in 13U events.

What are the rules for a USSSA bat?

USSSA Bat Rules 1 Must have the 1.15 BPF USSSA stamp on the taper OR 2 Have the Certified .50 BBCOR stamp (-3) OR 3 Be a Wood Bat 4 Barrel diameter cannot exceed 2 ¾” 5 All must be manufactured by an approved USSSA bat manufacturer*

How big of a bat can a 14U team use?

All 14u events and all teams in the 14u event must use a maximum drop 5 (-5) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark Permanently stamped.