Bat Standards

As a result of the Gopher State Advisory Meeting, the Gopher State Baseball League will continue to use the USSSA bat standard for the 2024 season.

Please note that according to the USSSA bat standards, USA bats will also be legal to use in competition. 

BAT STANDARDS

For 2024 Season

9-14 Year Olds

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

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

(2) Is a qualified BBCOR bat; or

(3) Is Wood

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

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

(2) Is Wood

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.

15-19 Year Olds

Big Barrel Bats (2 5/8" or 2 3/4")

NFHS RULE

Rule 1-3-2: 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.