FIELD DIMENSIONS AND EQUIPMENT SUMMARY
|
Category |
9U |
11U |
13U |
15U |
18U |
|
Age (calendar year) |
8-9 |
10-11 |
12-13 |
14-15 |
16-18 |
|
Base Distance |
60 ft. |
70 ft. |
70 ft. |
80 ft. |
90 ft. |
|
Home to 2nd distance |
84 ft. 10 ¼ in. |
99 ft. |
99 ft. |
113 ft 1 ½ in. |
127 ft. 3 3/8 in. |
|
Pitching Distance |
40-42 ft. (machine) |
44 ft. |
48 ft. |
54 ft. |
60 ft. 6 in. |
|
Recommended Ball (Rawlings) |
ROTB1 |
65CC |
80CC |
80CC |
ROML |
|
Bat Type |
Metal or Wood |
Metal or Wood |
Metal or Wood |
Metal BBCOR or Wood |
Metal BBCOR or Wood |
| Max. Bat Length |
32 in. |
32 in. |
33 in. |
42 in. |
42 in. |
| Max. Bat Diameter |
2 ¾ in. |
2 ¾ in. |
2 ¾ in. |
2 ¾ in. |
N/A |
|
Bat Weight to Length Ratio |
N/A |
N/A |
-10 |
-3 AAA -5 AA & A |
N/A |
|
Game Length (innings) |
6 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
|
Cleats |
Rubber |
Rubber |
Rubber |
Metal |
Metal |
|
Designated Hitter |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
|
10 Run Mercy Rule |
N/A |
After 4 innings or 3 ½ if home team ahead |
After 5 innings or 4 ½ if home team ahead |
After 5 innings or 4 ½ if home team ahead |
After 5 innings or 4 ½ if home team ahead |
|
Chin Straps Mandatory |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Note 1: Female players may swing -5 Metal Bats at 15U and 18U.
Note 2: There are no weight requirements for Wood Bats.
Note 3: Stricter standards may be implanted by your local league or association. Check with your representatives for any discrepancies.
Note 4: Winnipeg “A” Leagues at 11U, 13U, 15U and 18U have some different rules than what is listed above. Check with your local association for clarification.