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2013 MYAS Bat Rules
9-14 YEAR OLD TEAMS:
Big Barrel Bats (larger than 2¼ inches in diameter) - only the following big barrel bats made by approved USSSA licensed manufacturers will be allowed in USSSA play:
1) is made with the NEW USSSA mark; or
2) is a qualified BBCOR bat; or
3) is wooden
Small Barrel Bats (2¼ inches in diameter) - only the following small barrel bats made by approved USSSA licensed manufacturers will be allowed in USSSA play:
1) is made with the NEW USSSA mark; or
2) is made with the old USSSA mark; or
3) is wooden
15-19 YEAR OLD TEAMS:
All 15u-17-19u programs will follow the bat standards adopted by the National
Federation of State High School Associations for the 2012 season.
See the MYAS Rule Document for all of the details
Listed below are bat specifications for 9-19 year old teams participating in any MYAS/Gopher State baseball programs in 2012. This specification is in addition to the NEW USSSA Bat Performance Standards for 2012. All bats must include the NEW USSSA Mark OR is a qualified BBCOR bat and also MUST follow the size and/or weight differential listed in the chart below.
2012 MYAS/Gopher State Bat Guidelines
| Age | Maximum Diameter | Length | Weight Differential | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-11 | 2 5/8" | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| 12-13 | 2 1/4" | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| 2 1/2" | 36" or less | -10 | 31-inch bat can not weigh less than 21 ounces | |
| 2 3/4" | 36" or less | -10 | 31-inch bat can not weigh less than 21 ounces | |
| 2 5/8" | 36" or less | -10 | 31-inch bat can not weigh less than 21 ounces | |
| 14 | 2 3/4" | 36" or less | -5 | 32-inch bat cannot weigh less than 27 ounces |
| 15,16U,19U | 2 5/8" | 36" or less | -3 | 33-inch bat cannot weigh less than 30 ounces |
Traveling News
New Regulations for Baseball Bats
- 03/14/2013, 8:15am CDT
15 Year Old Traveling Teams
- 03/11/2013, 12:15pm CDT
