Holland Maplewood Little League

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Mar, 2026

Buying a bat? Know the rules.

Holland Little League does provide bats for players to use but some families choose to purchase their own. Make sure you know the bat rules.

You can view the full Little League bat rules here.

Generally any bat stickered by a major national association that meets the below specifications. (USA, USSSA, NSA, NCAA, etc.)
The bat must be a softball bat which meets Little League specifications and standards as noted in this rule. It shall be a smooth, rounded stick and made of wood or a material tested and proved acceptable to Little League standards. The bat shall be no more than 33 inches (34 inches for Junior/Senior League) in length, not more than two and one-quarter (2-1/4) inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenth (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30 inches) at its smallest part. Non-wood bats shall be printed with a BPF (bat performance factor) of 1.20. Bats may be taped or fitted with a sleeve for a distance not exceeding 16 inches from the small end. Colored bats are acceptable. A non-wood bat must have a grip of cork, tape, or composition material, and must extend a minimum of 10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape or similar material is prohibited. An illegal or altered bat must be removed.

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Mar, 2026

Buying a bat? Know the rules.

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