Select the Category: The user selects an age group or type of player (e.g., “Tee Ball” or “Adult/Professional”).
Dynamic Table: Based on the selected option, the table updates with the relevant bat size information such as length, weight, and other notes.
Here’s a Baseball Bat Size Chart for various age groups and levels, detailing the appropriate bat length, weight, and other guidelines. I’ll also provide an interactive HTML tool for it at the end.
Baseball Bat Size Chart
Category
Age Group/Use
Recommended Bat Length
Recommended Bat Weight
Bat Length to Height Ratio
Notes
Tee Ball
4–6 years old
24–26 inches (61–66 cm)
12–14 oz (340–397 grams)
Bat length is 1-2 inches shorter than height
Lightweight and easy to handle for beginners
Youth (Small Players)
7–9 years old
26–28 inches (66–71 cm)
14–16 oz (397–454 grams)
Bat length is about 2 inches shorter than height
Ideal for beginner to intermediate young players
Youth (Medium Players)
9–12 years old
28–30 inches (71–76 cm)
16–18 oz (454–510 grams)
Bat length is about 2 inches shorter than height
Slightly heavier bats for developing strength
Youth (Large Players)
12–14 years old
30–32 inches (76–81 cm)
18–20 oz (510–567 grams)
Bat length is about 2 inches shorter than height
Stronger players can handle longer and heavier bats
High School/College
14+ years old
32–34 inches (81–86 cm)
20–30 oz (567–850 grams)
Bat length is about 1–2 inches shorter than height
Regulation bats, typically BBCOR certified
Adult/Professional
18+ years old
33–34 inches (84–86 cm)
28–34 oz (794–963 grams)
Bat length is 1–2 inches shorter than height
BBCOR certified bats used in professional leagues
Softball (Fastpitch)
All ages
30–34 inches (76–86 cm)
18–34 oz (510–963 grams)
Bat length is about 1–2 inches shorter than height
Used for fastpitch softball leagues and competitions
Breakdown by Size
Tee Ball
Age Group: 4–6 years old
Recommended Bat Length: 24–26 inches (61–66 cm)
Weight: 12–14 oz (340–397 grams)
Bat Length to Height Ratio: Bat should be 1–2 inches shorter than the player’s height.
Notes: These bats are lightweight and easy to handle for beginners, helping young players learn the basics of swinging.
Youth (Small Players)
Age Group: 7–9 years old
Recommended Bat Length: 26–28 inches (66–71 cm)
Weight: 14–16 oz (397–454 grams)
Bat Length to Height Ratio: Bat should be about 2 inches shorter than the player’s height.
Notes: Designed for kids who are moving from tee-ball to coach-pitch or kid-pitch leagues. The bat is still light but slightly longer to accommodate growing players.
Youth (Medium Players)
Age Group: 9–12 years old
Recommended Bat Length: 28–30 inches (71–76 cm)
Weight: 16–18 oz (454–510 grams)
Bat Length to Height Ratio: Bat should be about 2 inches shorter than the player’s height.
Notes: These bats are designed for intermediate players. As the player grows, the bat becomes slightly heavier to help develop strength.
Youth (Large Players)
Age Group: 12–14 years old
Recommended Bat Length: 30–32 inches (76–81 cm)
Weight: 18–20 oz (510–567 grams)
Bat Length to Height Ratio: Bat should be about 2 inches shorter than the player’s height.
Notes: This range is for stronger, larger youth players, offering a heavier bat to provide more power.
High School/College
Age Group: 14+ years old
Recommended Bat Length: 32–34 inches (81–86 cm)
Weight: 20–30 oz (567–850 grams)
Bat Length to Height Ratio: Bat should be about 1–2 inches shorter than the player’s height.
Notes: These bats are used in high school and college leagues. They are typically BBCOR certified for high school and college play, which ensures the bat has been tested for performance standards.
Adult/Professional
Age Group: 18+ years old
Recommended Bat Length: 33–34 inches (84–86 cm)
Weight: 28–34 oz (794–963 grams)
Bat Length to Height Ratio: Bat should be about 1–2 inches shorter than the player’s height.
Notes: This is the standard size for adult players in professional leagues. These bats are typically BBCOR certified and offer a balance of length and weight for high performance.
Softball (Fastpitch)
Age Group: All ages
Recommended Bat Length: 30–34 inches (76–86 cm)
Weight: 18–34 oz (510–963 grams)
Bat Length to Height Ratio: Bat should be about 1–2 inches shorter than the player’s height.
Notes: This is used for fastpitch softball and comes in various weights, with a maximum of 34 inches for adult players. They are designed for faster pitch speeds and different play styles compared to baseball bats.
