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Use the charts below as a general guideline for determining BAT WEIGHT.
Little League (8-10 yrs)
Player Height
Bat Weight
48-50"
16-17 oz.
51-54"
17-18 oz.
55-59"
18-19 oz.
60+"
19-20 oz.
Youth League (11-12 yrs)
Player Weight
Bat Weight
70-80 lbs.
18-19 oz.
81-100 lbs.
19-20 oz.
101-120 lbs.
20-21 oz.
121-140 lbs.
21-22 oz.
141+ lbs.
22-23 oz.
Tee-Ball Bats
Tee-Ball bats are for ages approx 5 thru 7. They are generally used in tee-ball and coach pitch leagues. The bat barrel is 2 1/4 inch in diameter. Bat lengths range from 25 inch to 27 inch. Bat weight is measured in weight drop, which varies between brands and models. Heavier bats are around minus 7 weight drop, lighter bats are around minus 13.
Little League Bats
Little League bats are for ages approx 7 thru 12. They are used in leagues including Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie Youth, PONY, and AABC. The bat barrel is 2 1/4 inch in diameter. Bat lengths range from 28 inch to 32 inch. Bat weight is measured in weight drop, which varies between brands and models. Heavier bats are around minus 7 weight drop, lighter bats are around minus 13.
