2018 Bat Standard
As of January 1, 2018, the new USA Baseball Bat Standard will be implemented for bats 27" and longer. 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. For more information on the USABat standard and a complete list of bats approved through the USABat Standard, visit usabat.com.
What You Need to Know
| League | 2017 | 2018 |
| Minors & Majors | BPF 1.15 marking/ 2 ¼” barrel maximum | USA Baseball marking
2 5/8” barrel maximum |
| Intermediate (50/70) & Junior | 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 | USA Baseball marking
2 5/8” barrel maximum
NO BBCOR ALLOWED |
| Senior | ALL bats must be BBCOR | ALL bats must be BBCOR |
Tee Ball Bats
Starting on January 1, 2018, all Tee Ball bats in the Tee Ball program must feature the USA Baseball mark and accompanying text. Tee Ball bats that were produced and/or purchased prior to the implementation of the new standard can be certified using an Approved Tee Ball Sticker.
Softball Bats
The composite moratorium only applies to baseball bats with 2 1/4 inch barrels. It DOES NOT apply to any divisions of Little League Softball.