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BBSA USES THE BAT RULES SET BY THE NATIONAL BABE RUTH LEAGUE.
The following information applies to our Spring and Fall Rec Leagues. Travel teams may have different rules depending in which leagues / tournaments they are participating. Please contact the coach for information on bat rules for your team.
General information on bats can be found on the Babe Ruth League page here...
BASEBALL
Solid, one piece wood bats are allowed at all levels.
Clinic (Tee Ball)
Tee Ball Bats must have the "USA" stamp
Rookies / Minors / Majors (Cal Ripken)
Bats must have the "USA" stamp
(BBCOR bats are not allowed)
(Tee Ball Bats are not allowed)
Babe Ruth ages 13 - 15
Bats must have the "USA" stamp OR have the "BBCOR" stamp
Babe Ruth ages 16 - 18
Bats must have the "BBCOR" stamp
All Leagues
Bats must be marked as "Official Softball" or "Official Fastpitch"
Bats should have the USSSA and USA(ASA) stamps.
Decertified / Non-Compliant Bats
A list of "USA" bats that have been decertified and are no longer approved for play can be found here...
https://usabat.com/decertified-bats/
A list of "BBCOR" bats that have been decertified and are no longer approved for play can be found here...
https://www.baberuthleague.org/bat-rules.aspx
A list of softball bats that are Non-Compliant and are no longer approved for play can be found here...