Metro Baseball League Bat Standards (As of Aug 2024)

All bats must have the USA or USSSA stamp (unless using a -3 BBCOR stamped bat or a single-piece wood bat).

15AA and 15AAA must use a BBCOR stamped bat or a single-piece wood bat.

Any bat with a USA or USSSA stamp that has been deemed illegal via publication by the manufacturer or governing body (i.e., USSSA) based on subsequent testing is also illegal in MBL league play.

BAT BARREL AND WEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL (Length minus weight in ounces) RESTRICTIONS:

9-U, 10-U, 11-U Barrell: 2 ¾” or less / Weight differential: Unlimited

12-U & 13U Barrell: 2 1/4" or less with UNLIMITED weight differential or Barrell: 2 ¾” or less / Weight differential: -10

14-U &14/15A Barrell: 2 ¾” or less / Weight differential: -5

15AA and 15AAA BBCOR stamp with -3 differential. 

9 – 12U: No metal cleats allowed.

13 – 15U: Metal spikes are allowed.

The Traveling Director oversees the traveling program.  They are responsible for working with MBL, our traveling league organization, to set up teams and tournaments.  Additionally, he coordinates and manages traveling coaches, level directors and the traveling tryout process.