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Bats are standard playing equipment for the sports of baseball and softball. Little League® adheres to the USA Baseball Bat Standard for the Junior Division and below; and the BBCOR Standard for the Senior Division. Little League Softball® follows the Baseball Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.20.
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Northern California’s Hot Bats Carry Them To Win
Northern California jumped out to an early 4-0 lead and slugged its way to a 9-2 victory over Oregon.
Quebec’s Bats Get Hot
Quebec broke away in the fourth inning with a collection of hits including a homer and a two-RBI single.
Does my bat meet the softball bat standards?
Your bat is approved for play if it meets the following softball bat standards. Rule 1.10 – Softball The bat must be a softball bat which meets Little League specifications…
Backyard Tip: Gripping a Bat for Baseball or Softball
Step 1 - Door Knocking Knuckles When gripping the bat, have the player line up their knuckles to keep their arms inside the body's frame. Step 2 - Proper Hitting Position…
Your Voice: Board of Directors, Volunteering, New Bat Standards
For parents, grandparents, and guardians of Little Leaguers®, The Parent Connection is your newsletter and we encourage everyone to let us know what’s on your minds. Your Voice is a way for readers to…
Kealohi Ili’s 15-pitch at-bat
Kealohi Ili walks after 15-pitch at-bat in the top of the 1st inning for the first play of the game
Kyleigh Cooper Silences Colorado’s Bats
Kyleigh Cooper used only 72 pitches, allowed only two hits en route to a 3-1 victory for Mississippi over Colorado.
USABat Kit Grants Available for Leagues in Need
Bat Grant Update: The application period for the USABat Kit Grants from Little League International has closed. ALL LEAGUES which have applied for a Bat Grant will be notified via…
Your Voice: Little League® Provides Answers to Your Questions About USA Baseball’s Coming USABat Standard
For parents, grandparents, and guardians of Little Leaguers®, The Parent Connection is your newsletter and we encourage everyone to let us know what’s on your minds. Your Voice is a…