GSBL Bat Standards
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.
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.
GOPHER STATE BAT GUIDELINES
Listed below are bat specifications for 9-19 year old teams participating in any MYAS/Gopher State/North Star baseball programs. This specification is in addition to the USSSA Bat Performance Standards which include USA bats. All bats must include the USSSA Mark, USA Mark OR is a qualified BBCOR bat and also MUST follow the size and/or weight differential listed in the chart below.
| Age | Max. Diameter @ Thickest part | Length | Weight Differential | Example |
| 9U-11U | 2 1/4" 2 1/2" 2 3/4" 2 5/8" |
Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| 12U & 13U | 2 1/4" | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 2 1/2" | 36" or less | -10 | 31-inch bat cannot weigh less than 21 ounces | |
| 2 3/4" | 36" or less | -10 | ||
| 2 5/8" | 36" or less | -10 | ||
| 14U (14/15A) |
2 3/4" | 36" or less | -5 | 32-inch bat cannot weigh less than 27 ounces |
| 15's (14/15A) | 2 5/8" | 36" or less | -3 | 32-inch bat cannot weigh less than 29 ounces |
| 16U & 17-19U |
2 5/8" | 36" or less | -3 | 32-inch bat cannot weigh less than 29 ounces |
SPECIAL NOTE: Rec State 15U teams may use -5 bats
Decertified, Illegal, and Withdrawn Bats
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