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What
size bat should I use?
There are three standard barrel sizes for baseball
bats: 2 ¼, 2 5/8, and 2 ¾
(full-size). The full-size barrels usually have a
difference of 5 between their length and weight
(conforming to rules set by many leagues and states
regarding high school-aged players). Smaller bats
should be selected with a difference of 8 or more
between length and weight. For many young players, a
21 ounce bat that is 30 inches long is ideal.
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 |
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