What bat is legal for Little League Minors and Majors?
Little League Minors and Majors, current rules: Use a bat with the USA Baseball mark (or a one-piece wood bat), no longer than 33 in, with a barrel no wider than 2 5/8 in. Any drop is fine. USSSA bats aren't allowed.
Checked Oct 26, 2026. Confirm with your league before you buy: local leagues and tournaments can set their own rules, stricter or looser than the national ones. The rule in full and its sources.
Typical bat size for ages 7 to 12
Bat makers' charts put most players aged 7 to 12 at 24–31 in (Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, Rawlings) and suggest a -11, -10 or -8 drop (Louisville Slugger, DeMarini). That's a guide, not a rule: height, weight and strength matter more, so see what size bat your kid needs. Your league's limits above always come first.
USA Baseball (USABat) bats in 24–31 in, -11, -10 or -8
- 2027 DeMarini The Goods USA Baseball: -10: 28–31 in
- 2027 DeMarini Zen USA Baseball: -10: 29–31 in
- 2027 Easton Hype Fire USA Baseball: -8: 30–31 in; -10: 27–31 in; -11: 27–31 in
- 2027 Louisville Slugger Atlas 2.0 USA Baseball: -11: 26–31 in
- 2027 Louisville Slugger Select PWR USA Baseball: -8: 29–31 in; -10: 27–31 in
- 2027 Louisville Slugger Supra USA Baseball: -10: 27–31 in
- 2027 Marucci RCKLESS Gen 2 Alloy USA Baseball: -8: 28–31 in; -11: 26–31 in
- 2027 Marucci RCKLESS Gen 2 Composite USA Baseball: -10: 27–31 in
- 2027 Marucci RCKLESS Gen 2 Hybrid USA Baseball: -8: 30–31 in; -11: 26–31 in
- 2027 Rawlings Icon USA Baseball: -8: 29–31 in; -10: 27–31 in
- 2026 DeMarini The Goods USA Baseball: -10: 28–31 in
- 2026 Easton Hype Fire USA Baseball: -8: 30–31 in; -10: 28–31 in; -11: 27–30 in
- 2026 Louisville Slugger Atlas USA Baseball: -11: 26–31 in
- 2026 Marucci CATX RCKLESS Alloy USA Baseball: -8: 28–31 in; -11: 26–31 in
- 2026 Rawlings Icon USA Baseball: -8: 29–31 in; -10: 27–31 in
- 2026 Victus Vibe Warhawk USA Baseball: -10: 26–31 in
- 2025 Easton Hype Fire USA Baseball: -8: 30–31 in; -10: 28–31 in; -11: 27–31 in
- 2025 Louisville Slugger Meta USA Baseball: -10: 28–31 in
- 2025 Marucci CATX2 USA Baseball: -8: 28–31 in; -11: 26–31 in
- 2025 Marucci CATX2 Connect USA Baseball: -8: 28–31 in; -11: 26–31 in
- 2025 Rawlings Clout AI USA Baseball: -10: 27–31 in
- 2025 Rawlings Icon USA Baseball: -8: 29–31 in; -10: 28–30 in
Bats that fit
Bats in our catalog that meet the current rule, in the sizes that do, for the 2027 season. Not sure which length? See what size bat your kid needs. Buying used? Check the exact bat isn't on the withdrawn list. Store prices are on the way: we're connecting stores now.
| Bat | Legal sizes | Barrel | Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 DeMarini The Goods USA Baseball | -10: 28–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece hybrid |
| 2027 DeMarini Zen USA Baseball | -10: 29–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece composite |
| 2027 Easton Hype Fire USA Baseball | -5: 30–32 in -8: 30–32 in -10: 27–31 in -11: 27–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece composite |
| 2027 Louisville Slugger Atlas 2.0 USA Baseball | -5: 30–32 in -11: 26–31 in | 2 5/8 in | one-piece alloy |
| 2027 Louisville Slugger Select PWR USA Baseball | -5: 30–32 in -8: 29–32 in -10: 27–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece hybrid |
| 2027 Louisville Slugger Supra USA Baseball | -10: 27–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece composite |
| 2027 Marucci RCKLESS Gen 2 Alloy USA Baseball | -8: 28–32 in -11: 26–31 in | 2 5/8 in | one-piece alloy |
| 2027 Marucci RCKLESS Gen 2 Composite USA Baseball | -10: 27–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece composite |
| 2027 Marucci RCKLESS Gen 2 Hybrid USA Baseball | -8: 30–32 in -11: 26–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece hybrid |
| 2027 Rawlings Clout AI USA Baseball | Sizes not confirmed yet (only up to 33 in allowed here) | 2 5/8 in | one-piece alloy |
| 2027 Rawlings Icon USA Baseball | -5: 30–32 in -8: 29–32 in -10: 27–31 in -12: 28–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece composite |
| 2026 DeMarini The Goods USA Baseball | -10: 28–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece hybrid |
| 2026 Easton Hype Fire USA Baseball | -5: 30–32 in -8: 30–32 in -10: 28–32 in -11: 27–30 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece composite |
| 2026 Louisville Slugger Atlas USA Baseball | -5: 30–32 in -11: 26–31 in | 2 5/8 in | one-piece alloy |
| 2026 Marucci CATX RCKLESS Alloy USA Baseball | -8: 28–32 in -11: 26–31 in | 2 5/8 in | one-piece alloy |
| 2026 Rawlings Icon USA Baseball | -5: 30–32 in -8: 29–31 in -10: 27–31 in -12: 28–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece composite |
| 2026 Victus Vibe Warhawk USA Baseball | -10: 26–31 in | 2 5/8 in | one-piece alloy |
| 2025 Easton Hype Fire USA Baseball | -5: 30–32 in -8: 30–32 in -10: 28–32 in -11: 27–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece composite |
| 2025 Louisville Slugger Meta USA Baseball | -10: 28–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece composite |
| 2025 Marucci CATX2 USA Baseball | -5: 30–32 in -8: 28–32 in -11: 26–31 in | 2 5/8 in | one-piece alloy |
| 2025 Marucci CATX2 Connect USA Baseball | -5: 30–32 in -8: 28–32 in -11: 26–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece hybrid |
| 2025 Rawlings Clout AI USA Baseball | -10: 27–31 in | 2 5/8 in | one-piece alloy |
| 2025 Rawlings Icon USA Baseball | -8: 29–31 in -10: 28–30 in -12: 28–31 in | 2 5/8 in | two-piece composite |
| 2023 Easton ADV 360 USA Baseball | Sizes not confirmed yet (only up to 33 in allowed here) | 2 5/8 in | two-piece composite |
The rule in full
Current rules
| Bats allowed | USABat (USA Baseball mark); one-piece solid wood |
|---|---|
| Drop limit | None stated |
| Barrel, largest | 2 5/8 in |
| Length, longest | 33 in |
- All BPF 1.15 bats prohibited
- No altered bats
- Wood min 15/16 in (7/8 in under 30 in)
- Wood tape or sleeve max 16 in from the small end
- Tee Ball bats allowed in Coach/Machine Pitch Minors with approved Tee Balls
- Decertified: the 30 in (-10) Easton Ghost X, codes YBB18GX10 and LL18GHX (USA Baseball)
Sources: littleleague.org, usabat.com. Checked Oct 26, 2026.