Rules covering the bats that may be used in Little League have changed for 2018. Please take them into consideration when buying a new bat, as only bats that meet these rules can be used in Little League.
The rules for Softball bats have not changed.
2018 Bat Summary Chart
T-Ball
(PeeWee)
T-ball bat with USA Baseball marking
or
T-Ball bat with Approved T-Ball Sticker
(Approval/sticker available from HTV)
Coach Pitch
(Rookies)
USA Baseball marking
2 5/8” barrel maximum
or
T-ball bat with USA Baseball marking
or
T-Ball bat with Approved T-Ball Sticker
(Approval/sticker available from HTV)
Minors & Majors
USA Baseball marking
2 5/8” barrel maximum
Intermediate (50/70) & Junior
USA Baseball marking
2 5/8” barrel maximum
BBCOR
Senior
ALL bats must be BBCOR