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Bat & Glove Size Charts

Age-appropriate equipment sizing guides so every player is using the right gear.

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Baseball Bat Sizing

Using the wrong bat length or weight is one of the most common causes of poor swing mechanics in youth baseball. An oversized bat causes players to cast their hands and lose hip rotation. Use this table as a starting point — individual body size and strength vary. All SRAA bat rules require a 2¾" maximum barrel diameter for baseball.

  • 6U: 24"–26" bat, drop -12 or lighter. Tee-ball bats only.
  • 8U–11U: 26"–31", drop -10 or lighter. USA Baseball certified. Barrel max 2¾" (SRAA).
  • 12U: 28"–31", drop -10 max, max length 36". USA Baseball certified. Barrel max 2¾" (SRAA).
  • 13U: 30"–32", drop -8 max, max length 36". USA Baseball certified or BBCOR. Barrel max 2¾" (SRAA).
  • 14U: 31"–33", drop -5 max, max length 36". USA Baseball certified or BBCOR accepted.

Note: SRAA requires a 2¾" maximum barrel diameter for all baseball divisions (8U through 14U). This is different from softball (2¼"). Quick size test: player holds bat at their side — knob should reach their wrist. If it reaches mid-forearm, the bat is too long.

Softball Bat Sizing

Softball bats are drop-weight different from baseball bats. USA/ASA Softball certification is the relevant standard — different from the USA Baseball stamp on baseball bats.

  • 8U: 24"–27", drop -12 or lighter. USA/ASA Softball certified.
  • 10U: 26"–29", drop -12. USA/ASA Softball certified.
  • 12U: 29"–32", drop -12 to -10. USA/ASA certified.
  • 14U: 30"–33", drop -11 to -9. USA/ASA certified.

Glove Sizing — Baseball

Glove size varies by position as well as age. The numbers below refer to glove size in inches (the length from the heel to the top of the index finger pocket).

  • 6U–8U: 9"–10.5". Smaller is better for control. Look for easy-open/close gloves.
  • 10U infielders: 10.5"–11.25". Shallow pocket for quick transfers.
  • 10U outfielders: 11"–11.75". Deeper pocket to track fly balls.
  • 11U–12U infield: 11"–11.75". SS and 2B prefer 11.25"–11.5".
  • 11U–12U outfield: 11.5"–12.25".
  • 13U–14U infield: 11.25"–11.75" (SS/2B), 12"–12.25" (3B).
  • 13U–14U outfield: 12.25"–12.75".
  • Catchers: dedicated catcher's mitt at 10U and above. Not interchangeable with fielder's glove.
  • First base: dedicated 1B mitt at 12U and above — the scoop shape aids digging short-hops.

Glove Sizing — Softball

Softball gloves are generally 1"–2" larger than equivalent baseball gloves because the ball is larger. Position sizing logic is the same.

  • 8U: 9"–11". Easy break-in, lightweight.
  • 10U: 11"–12".
  • 12U infield: 11.5"–12.5".
  • 12U outfield: 12"–13".
  • 14U: 12"–13.5" depending on position.

Note: When in doubt, go slightly smaller. A player can control a glove that's a little small. They cannot control one that's too large.

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