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90-foot bases, 60.5-foot mound — the full game at the highest LYB level.
14U Baseball has two tiers. Silver plays on 80-foot bases with a 55-foot mound — the same as 13U — and plays 6 innings per game. Gold plays on 90-foot bases with a 60'6" mound (full regulation dimensions) and plays 7 innings per game. Gold is the same field your players will step onto in high school.
Bat rules tighten at 14U: drop -5 maximum. This is closer to the BBCOR (-3) standard used in high school, preparing players for the transition. The Wednesday doubleheader format means teams play two full games each week plus practices — physical and mental demands are real.
Players at 14U are routinely noticed by high school coaches. Attitude, work ethic, and coachability matter as much as raw ability. This is the division where leaders are built.
| Base path (Silver) | 80 feet — same dimensions as 13U |
| Base path (Gold) | 90 feet — full regulation dimensions |
| Pitching mound (Silver) | 55 feet |
| Pitching mound (Gold) | 60 feet 6 inches — full regulation |
| Innings (Silver) | 6 innings per game — doubleheader format |
| Innings (Gold) | 7 innings per game — doubleheader format |
| Time limit | 80 minutes per game — dead stop at 7:00pm / 8:30pm |
| Mercy rule | 10 runs after 4 innings; 15 runs after 3 innings |
| Pitch counts | 95 max/day across both games — SRAA rest rules apply |
| Bat drop | -5 max, barrel 2¾" max. Max length 36". BBCOR also accepted. |
| Stealing | Free stealing — leadoffs allowed (both tiers) |
| Balks | Fully enforced (both tiers) |
| Metal spikes | Permitted |
| Dropped third strike | In effect |
| Infield fly rule | In effect |
Pitch Count / Arm Protection
SRAA limit: 95 pitches per day (across both games combined). Same rest schedule as 13U. Full rest required before returning to pitch after each game day.
Coach's Note
"Know your tier — Silver and Gold have different field dimensions and innings counts. At 14U, roster management is as important as practice planning. Know which pitchers are available each doubleheader. Track pitch counts across both games — the 95-pitch daily max applies to the entire doubleheader. BBCOR bats are legal but not required; drop -5 is the SRAA standard."
Players born in 2012 or 2013 are eligible for 14U Baseball (must turn 14 by March 1, 2026). Players who turn 15 after March 1, 2026 may play 14U with coach approval and league clearance.
Bat
31"–33" bat, drop -5 max, barrel 2¾" max, max length 36". USA Baseball certified. BBCOR bats (-3) are also accepted — and recommended for players heading to high school.
Official USA Baseball approved bat list
Glove
11.5"–12.75" depending on position. Pitchers typically prefer 11.75" closed web.
What to Bring