What size bat for tee ball?
A tee-ball bat is 24 to 26 in long with a 2-1/4 in barrel, at a drop of −14 to −10.5, and carries the USA Baseball tee-ball mark: it is only for use with approved tee balls.
The rule
USA Baseball tee-ball mark ('only for use with approved tee balls'); 26 in and shorter.
-10.5 to -14; 2-1/4 in barrel; 24-26 in.
After tee ball
Once the ball is pitched, the bat needs the regular USA Baseball mark and the drop for the age.
Where this comes from
- published Ages 4-6 (tee ball): JustBats - Bat Resource Guide
- published Little League Tee Ball or coach pitch with approved tee balls: Little League - Bat Rules
Every rule, with its source, is on How the fit works.
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