What is a good size bat for an 8 year old?

28 inches and 18
After surveying over 200 parents of 8 year old players we found that the right bat size for an 8 year old is, on average, 28 inches and 18 ounces (28/18). The second most common is 29-inches and 19-ounces followed very closely by a 27/17. We suggest the right size bat for most 8U players to be a 28/18.

How do you measure a bat for an 8 year old?

Bat Length Have your child grab a bat and hold it with the barrel on the ground. The handle should reach right about to his hip (but not to his waist). In the example above, my son is about 56 inches tall and close to 70 pounds. He is graduating from a 29 to 30 inch bat, which is consistent with the chart below…

How do I know what size baseball bat my child needs?

In general:

1. Children under 60 pounds should swing a bat between 26 and 29 inches long.
2. Children weighing more than 70 pounds should swing a bat ranging from 28 to 32 inches long.

What age is a 26 inch bat for?

Children under 60 lbs. will generally perform well with a bat between 26 and 29 inches, depending on the child’s height. Kids who weigh between 70 and 90 lbs. can safely use a 28- to 32-inch bat, with the higher end of the scale reserved for players over 5 feet tall.

When should I switch to drop 8 bat?

As a general rule, players who are 11 and 12 have better success with a drop 8. Younger players still do well with a drop 10.

What age is a 29 inch bat for?

In the range of 28 inches to 30 inches, young baseball players between ten and eleven years can use bats as long as the baseball bat is available. A bat that measures 29 inches to 32 inches should be purchased by players between the ages of 12 and 13.

How do you pick the right size bat?

Position the bottom of the bat in the center of your chest, facing outward. If your arm can reach out and grab the barrel of the bat, then it is the correct length. Stand the bat up against the side of your leg. If the end of the bat reaches the center of your palm when you reach down, it’s the appropriate length.

How do you pick the right size baseball bat?

What size bat does a 9 year old need?

Bat Size Chart for 9-Year-Old The right bat size for a 9-year-old, as determined by actual usage, is a 28 or 29-inch drop 10 bat. The drop is the numerical difference between the length of the bat in inches and the weight in ounces.

What is a good size bat for a 9 year old?

The right bat size for a 9-year-old, as determined by actual usage, is a 28 or 29-inch drop 10 bat. The drop is the numerical difference between the length of the bat in inches and the weight in ounces. 28 and 29-inch bats in an 18 to 20-ounce weight range make up more than 80% of total 9U bat usage.