Bat Regulations
Baseball Alberta Bat Regulations
Where aluminum bats are permitted, only approved “BBCOR” stamped aluminum bats in the 15U and above categories will be permitted for use.
| AGE/LEVEL | MAXIMUM DIFFERENTIAL | MAXIMUM DIAMETER | MAXIMUM LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11U | None | 2 3/4 | 32" |
| 13U | -10 | 2 3/4 | 34" |
| 15U Boys | -3 | 2 5/8 | 34" |
| 15U Girls | -5 | 2 3/4 | 34" |
| 15U AAA* | N/A | 2 5/8 | 34" |
| 18U AA* | N/A | 2 5/8 | 35" |
| 18U AAA* | N/A | 2 5/8 | 36" |
| 18U Women | -5 | 2 3/4 | 35" |
| Jr./Senior AA* | N/A | 2 5/8 | 36" |
| Jr./Senior AAA* | N/A | 2 5/8 | 36" |
| Jr./Senior Women | -5 | 2 3/4 | 35" |
*Wood or composite wood only
- For 13U, 16U Girls, Junior Women and Senior Women National Championships, a max barrel of 2 3/4” with (i) a 1.15 BPF (Bat Performance Factor) or (ii) USA Baseball Model with BBCOR “wood like” BPF is permitted. For the 13U National Championships using up to a minus 10-length/weight differential is permitted. For 16U Girls, Junior Women and Senior Women National Championships using up to a minus 5 length/weight differential is permitted.
- USSSA 1.15 and USABB bats will be both approved for play under Baseball Canada rules for the 11U and under categories. This allows for all previous & current 2 1/4”, 2 5/8” and 2 3/4” USSSA 1.15 certified bats to be used.
- All Post Provincial Championships (Western Canada Championships and Baseball Canada National Championships) for categories 15U ‘AAA’ and above are wood or wood composite bat only Championships.
- The 17U Canada Cup Championship is a wood bat only championship.
- 15U and 18U Girls are eligible to use up to a -5 bat with a barrel no more then 2 3/4” diameter. Girls using bats that are NOT -3 must have them clearly marked (colored tape around handle). Umpires must be notified of this bat prior to the game.
Updated Dec 12,2022
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