It is not necessary for each player to have their own bat.  There are often plenty of available bats.  If a player wishes to use his/her own bat, however, the bat must be approved for Little League play.  The bat approval requirements are different depending on the division and are discussed in detail below.

As of January 1, 2018, the new USA Baseball Bat Standard was implemented. USABat Standard bats must be used in the Little League Major Baseball Division and below. Either USABat Standard bats or BBCOR bats must be used at the Intermediate (50/70) Baseball and Junior League Baseball Divisions. At the Senior League Baseball Division, all bats must be meet the BBCOR standard. 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.

Peccole follows all bat guidelines and regulations implemented by Little League. You can find the most up to date regulations at:

Little League Bat Guidelines

TEE BALL

Under the USABat standard, certified Tee Ball bats (26" and shorter) will feature the USA Baseball mark and text which reads ONLY FOR USE WITH APPROVED TEE BALLS. All Tee Ball bats must feature the USA Baseball mark and accompanying text.

Peccole Little League does not sticker tee ball bats and tee ball bats are not permitted for use in any other divisions.

MINORS & MAJORS DIVISION

Bats shall not be more than 33 inches in length; nor more than 2⅝ inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30″) at its smallest part. Wood bats taped or fitted with a sleeve may not exceed sixteen (16) inches from the small end.

NOTE 1: Solid one-piece wood barrel bats do not require a USA Baseball logo.

All bats in these divisions must be checked.  Talk to your team's manager to if you have any questions or concerns.  Penalties for the use of unapproved bats will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.  Tee ball bats are not approved for use in any non-tee ball division.

JUNIORS DIVISION

It shall not be more than 34″ inches in length; nor more than 2⅝ inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30″) at its smallest part. Wood bats taped or fitted with a sleeve may not exceed eighteen (18) inches from the small end.

NOTE 1: Solid one-piece wood barrel bats do not require a USA Baseball logo.

NOTE 2: Also, permitted for the Junior League Division are bats meeting the BBCOR performance standard, and so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color. Aluminum/alloy and composite bats shall be marked as to their material makeup being aluminum/alloy or composite. This marking shall be silkscreen or other permanent certification mark, a minimum of one-half-inch on each side, and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.

All bats in these divisions must be checked.  Talk to your team's manager to if you have any questions or concerns.  Penalties for the use of unapproved bats will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Peccole Little League recommends each player purchase their own batting helmets.  League shared helmets are available however, upon request by any player, parent or coach. If a player has his or her own helmet it must meet NOCSAE specifications and bear the NOCSAE stamp as well as an exterior warning label.

Any attachment to the helmet, such as c-flaps (cheek guards) must comply with Little League Rules.  Those rules are summarized by clicking on the link to the right.

Under Little League rules, helmets may not be re-painted and may not contain decals or stickers any unless approved in writing by the helmet manufacturer or authorized dealer. This means players may NOT wear helmets with club ball logos or other decals.

Las Vegas's warm weather months can get exceptionally hot.  To protect against heat stress, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat illnesses, all players need to be hydrated before games and practices.

Players should bring plenty of bottled water or sports drinks to each practice and game.  One bottle is often not enough for a lengthy game.  Please contact our Safety Officer with any further questions or concerns.