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2012-2013 MYAS/Gopher State/USSSA Baseball Bat Rules Simplified

Effective January 1, 2012...the below rules pertaining to bats shall be enforced in age divisions 14U and younger without exception.

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Big Barrel Bats (2 5/8" or 2 3/4"- 14u & Below) - Only those big barrel bats made by approved USSSA licensed manufacturers that are either...

(1) Made with the NEW USSSA Mark (see image); or

(2) Is a qualified BBCOR bat; or

(3) Is Wood, shall be allowed in USSSA play.

Small Barrel Bats (2-1/4" in diameter or less) - Only those small barrel bats made by approved USSSA licensed manufacturers that are either...

(1) Made with the NEW USSSA Mark (see image); or

(2) Made with the old USSSA mark; or

(3) Is Wood, shall be allowed in USSSA play.

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Small Barrel Bat Comment: The above includes Tee Ball bats that are longer than 23 inches in length. Tee Ball bats 23 inches and shorter in length from approved USSSA licensed manufacturers will continue to be allowed without the NEW or Old USSSA marks.

For a complete list of approved USSSA licensed bat manufacturers, click here.

Big Barrel Bats (2 5/8" or 2 3/4" -15-19 year olds)

NFHS BASEBALL CHANGES EFFECTIVE IN 2011-12

Rule 1-3-2: Effective January 1, 2012 the bat which may be a wood or non-wood product shall be a smooth implement, from the top of the cap to the top of the knob. All non-wood bats shall meet the Batted Ball Coefficient or Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, and such bats shall be labeled with a silk screen or other permanent certification mark.

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