2011
HINSDALE LITTLE LEAGUE
LOCAL RULES
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Choosing a Baseball Bat

 

When choosing a baseball bat, there are a number of factors that must be taken into consideration, including level of play, size of the batter, cost and comfort.

Aluminum / composite baseball bats are generally preferred to wooden bats due to their light weight and high strength (note: pro players are allowed to use wood bats only). Lighter bats are generally preferable to heavier bats as they allow the hitter to generate enough speed to put some "oomph" into it (although there are restrictions about bat weights at most levels). Additionally, aluminum bats can provide more "pop" of the baseball off the bat, and are much more durable (therefore cost effective) than wooden bats. Bats today are becoming increasingly high tech and expensive - with youth bats reaching $200+ price levels.

Size of the Bat (Length and Weight)

Another important factor in choosing the right sized baseball bat is the height of the batter. In general, tall batters should use longer bats. Below are two tables with general guidelines for choosing baseball bat length.

Bat Length Guidelines:

Age

Bat Length

5-7

24" - 26"

8-9

26"-28"

 

10-11

28"-30"

 

11-12

30"-32"

 

13-14

31"-32"

 

15-16

32"-33"

 

17+

34"


Bat Weight Guidelines:

Worth Sports conducted a study with the University of Arizona, in which they determined the best bat weights for hitters, based on their height. The table below summarizes their findings.            Note: Add one ounce for fastpitch softball bats.

A. High School & College Baseball

 B. Youth League Baseball
(11-12 yrs)

 C. Youth League Baseball
(8-10 yr. olds)

Player Height (in.)

Best Bat Wt (oz.)

Player Weight (lbs.)

Best Bat Wt (oz.)

Player Height (in.)

Best Bat Wt (oz.)

66

27

70

18

48

16

68

27.5

80

19

50

16.5

70

28

90

19.5

52

17

72

29

100

20

54

17.5

74

30

110

20.5

56

18

76

30.5

120

21

58

18.5

Formula: Height/3 + 5

130

21.5

60

19

 

 

140

22

Formula: Height/4 + 4

 

 

150

23

 

 

 

 

Formula: Weight/18 + 14

 

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