Effective January 1, 2018; Ossining JCYS Baseball & Softball has adopted and will be conforming to Little League International bat standards. Any bat that does not comply with USABat standards may no longer be used in any Ossining JCYS activities including games, practices and winter indoor instructional sessions.
In an effort for increased player safety, Little League International changed the bat standards beginning for the 2018 season.
For more information on the USABat standard and a complete list of bats approved through the USABat Standard, visit usabat.com.
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Little League Baseball Bat Standard
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Tee-Ball
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Must bear “USABAT” Seal, 2 ¼” Barrel Maximum
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Minors
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Must bear “USABAT” Seal 2 5/8” Barrel Maximum
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Majors/Intermediate
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Must bear “USABAT” Seal, 2 5/8” Barrel Maximum
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Majors/Little League
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Must bear “USABAT” Seal, 2 5/8” Barrel Maximum
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Senior
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Age 13 – Must bear “USABAT” Seal, 2 5/8” Barrel Maximum, Wood or BBCOR
Age 14 – 16 - Wood or BBCOR
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To insure players, conform to the new bat standard, Ossining JCYS Baseball and Softball has purchased new USABat bats to be provided for each team.