Bat standard · USABat program pages, 2026
| Division | Allowed certifications | Max drop | Max barrel | Max length | Notes | Find bats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USABat youth bats | USABat (USA Baseball mark) | not stated | not stated | not stated | The approved list (usabat.com) shows lengths and max barrel diameter for each model. | USA Baseball |
Source: USA Baseball: USABat & USA BBCOR · retrieved 2026-10-16
Little League, PONY and Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken (above) require the USABat mark in their youth divisions. USA BBCOR bats go on sale July 1, 2027 and become eligible in NCAA and high school play in 2028.
Pitching rules: ArmRules: USA Baseball (USABat standard)
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