Little League® International has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information, that includes the latest bat information, current Little League Baseball rules and regulations governing bats, definition of terms, the moratorium on the use of composite bats, and a series of frequently asked questions, with answers and licensed bat lists.
Please note that as of January 1, 2018, the new USA Baseball Bat Standard will be implemented. Little League-approved baseball bats that are approved for use for the 2017 season will no longer be acceptable for use in any Little League game or activity starting on January 1, 2018.
2017 Season Bat Lists
Full Printable List of 2 1/4 Baseball Bats
For quick reference on the field, with composites included (printable PDF format).
Visual List - 2 1/4, Baseball
List of licensed, approved composite-barrel baseball bats for Majors and below.
Mobile List
Licensed 2 1/4 baseball bats, for convenient and scalable display on smart phones, tablets and other internet-enabled portable digital devices.
Decertified Bats
Failed NCAA BBCOR Testing and Failed Performance Compliance Testing (2 ¼ inch barrel bats only).
2018 Baseball Bat Standard: What You Need to Know-
Starting on January 1, 2018, the new USA Baseball Standard will be implemented across all Little League baseball divisions and Little League-approved bats
will no longer be acceptable for use in any Little League game or activity. More details, as they become available, will be provided below.
USA Baseball Bat Standard FAQ
Effective January 1, 2018, Little League Baseball® will adhere to the new USABat standard.
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2017-2018 Bat Comparison Chart
Minors & Majors
2017
BPF 1.15 marking/ 2 ¼” barrel maximum
2018
USA Baseball marking
2 5/8” barrel maximum
Intermediate (50/70) & Junior
2017
1) 2 ¼" alloy/metal barrel with BPF stamp of 1.15
2) 2 5/8" alloy/metal barrel (no marking required)
3) 2 5/8" composite barrel with BBCOR stamp
2018
USA Baseball marking
2 5/8” barrel maximum
NO BBCOR ALLOWED
Senior
2017
ALL bats must be BBCOR
2018
ALL bats must be BBCOR
2018 Baseball Bat Standard: What You Need to Know-
Starting on January 1, 2018, the new USA Baseball Standard will be implemented across all Little League baseball divisions and
Little League-approved bats will no longer be acceptable for use in any Little League game or activity. More details, as they become available, will be provided below.
USA Baseball Bat Standard FAQ