**MUST READ** LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL HAS IMPLEMENTED A NEW BAT POLICY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BELOW. NEW BAT PURCHASES ARE REQUIRED IF YOU CHOOSE TO PROVIDE YOUR ATHLETE WITH THEIR OWN BAT. THE LEAGUE WILL PROVIDE EACH COACH WITH A TEAM BAT IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO PURCHASE AN INDIVIDUAL BAT FOR YOUR ATHLETE.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, and a series of frequently asked questions.
As of January 1, 2018, the new USA Baseball Bat Standard was implemented. Little League-approved baseball bats that were approved for use for the 2017 season will no longer be acceptable for use in any Little League game or activity as of January 1, 2018. For more information on the USABat standard and a complete list of bats approved through the USABat Standard, visit usabat.com. ALL PLAYERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO USE A USA BASEBALL-CERTIFIED BAT that is on the approved list and carry the USA Baseball mark.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR BAT CARRIES THE USA BASEBALL MARK AND IS LISTED ON USABAT.COM.