What ages use USSSA bats?
USSSA allows both youth (2 1/4″ barrel) and Youth Big Barrel (2 5/8″ and 2 3/4″ barrels) bats for ages 14 & under. All youth bats, no matter the barrel diameter, are required to be a maximum of 36″ and to be manufactured by an approved USSSA Bat Licensee.
Can you use USSSA in 13U?
Effective January 1st, 2020, all13U events and all teams in 13U events must use a maximum drop 8 (-8) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped.
What are the USSSA classifications?
2.05 Classifications of Play: The USSSA Baseball program shall offer four (4) classifications of play for tournament teams: Major, AAA, AA, A and two (2) classifications for drafted league play League Team and All-Star Team.
Can you use USSSA bats in 14u?
C. 2 All 14u players must use a maximum drop 5 (-5) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark Permanently stamped.
Who can use USSSA bats?
The USSSA BPF 1.15 bats will be more lively and will, simply put, hit the ball further and the USA bats. In conclusion, USSSA bats are not permitted to be used in game play in any of the USA Baseball member organizations (Rec League). However, Outlaw players can use either the USA licensed bats or USSSA licensed bats.
What bat is legal for 13U baseball?
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.
What is 10U in baseball?
10U Description Players 9 & 10 years of age. Introduction into the complete game, with no restrictions on base stealing in the Spring and “closed” bases in the fall, and players pitching. Strict pitching restriction based on innings, pitch counts, or combinations thereof, are used and enforced.
Do you have to use a drop 3 in 14u?
New 13U/14U Rule for USSSA All 14u events and all Teams in 14u events must use a maximum of drop 5 (-5) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF mark permanently stamped.
Can you use USSSA bats in juniors?
USSSA youth baseball will NOT be implementing this rule change to the bats. So if you are 14 years old or younger and you play on some travel ball teams, or are playing in a tournament governed by USSSA, you can continue to use the bats marked with the 1.15BPF stamp indefinitely.
How long should a bat be for a 13 year old?
31″-32″
| Determine Your Bat Length by Age | |
|---|---|
| Age | Bat length |
| 11-12 years old | 30″-31″ |
| 13-14 years old | 31″-32″ |
| 15-16 years old | 32″-33″ |
Do you have to use a drop 3 in 14U?
Can 13U use drop 5?
According to USSSA guidelines, all 13U players must swing a bat no lighter than a drop 8 bat drop, and all 14U players must swing a bat no lighter than a drop 5 bat drop. While restrictions are in place to limit which bats players can swing, there remain several options for USSSA players to choose from.
How old is 13U baseball?
Game 7 Baseball – Age Eligibility Chart 2022 (Aug 2021 – Jul 2022)
| MAY | JUN | AGE |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2011 | 10U |
| 2010 | 2010 | 11U |
| 2009 | 2009 | 12U |
| 2008 | 2008 | 13U |