2022 MBA Bat Requirements TRAVEL TEAMS  9-15 YO

Link to MBL/MBT Bat Standards for these specific teams. You MUST use these bat standards outlined by MBL/MBT. 

* Travel Teams Do Not use Community Bat Rules listed below.

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2022 MBA Bat Requirements for MBA Community Teams

4-13 year olds – Maximum diameter at the thickest part:

2 1/4” or less:

With unlimited weight differential with a BPF rating of 1.15 and USSSA or USA stamp on the taper or stamped approved by Babe Ruth with the 1.15 BPF rating.

 2 1/2” or less,  2 5/8” or less,  2 3/4” or less:

With the Maximum of  minus 10 weight differential with a BPF rating of 1.15 and the USSSA stamp on the taper or stamped approved by Babe Ruth with the 1.15 BPF rating.)

OR with the Maximum of minus 11 weight differential stamped approved by USA stamp Bat

OR with the Maximum of minus 3 weight differential on a BBCOR Certified bat.

OR a Wood bat

 Please note that "big barrel" bats are allowed, but not required.

14 year olds – Maximum diameter at the thickest part:      

2 3/4” or less:

With the Maximum of minus 5 weight differential with a BPF rating of 1.15 and the USSSA stamp or USA Stamp on the taper or stamped approved by Babe Ruth with the 1.15 BPF rating

OR with the Maximum of minus 3 weight differential on a BBCOR Certified bat.

OR a Wood Bat

15-18 year olds - Maximum diameter at the thickest part:  

2 5/8” or less:

With a Maximum of minus 3 weight differential and be BBCOR certified.

OR a Wood Bat

***Exception:   14/15, we will use the 14 year old bat rule.

*Wood bats and Drop 3 maximum BBCOR bats are approved for all ages

Document updated February 25, 2022 bks