Travel / tournament (TX, OK, OH, AZ) · current tournament rules page
| Division | Allowed certifications | Max drop | Max barrel | Max length | Notes | Find bats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6U-12U | USSSA 1.15 BPF USABat (USA Baseball mark) BBCOR .50 One-piece wood | not stated | not stated | not stated | No bat restrictions, but must have a proper USSSA stamp; USABat, BBCOR and wood are also allowed. | USSSA USA Baseball BBCOR Wood (one-piece) |
| 13U | USSSA 1.15 BPF USABat (USA Baseball mark) BBCOR .50 One-piece wood | -5 | not stated | not stated | -5 or -3 bats, properly stamped. | USSSA USA Baseball BBCOR Wood (one-piece) |
| 14U-18U | BBCOR .50 One-piece wood | -3 | not stated | not stated | -3 stamped BBCOR; wood must be one piece. | BBCOR Wood (one-piece) |
Source: Five Tool Youth Tournament Rules: Bat Type and Rules · retrieved 2026-10-16
Events in Ohio may differ: the 2026 NW Ohio rules sheet allows -3 and/or -5 at 14U (https://nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/m1.pb365/play.fivetoolyouth.org/fd501dcc-d31e-444a-9820-c2190d536b88/files/docs/documents/director/Five%20Tool%20Baseball%20Rules%20Sheet%20-%202026-69ef926877472.pdf). Check the event page.
Pitching rules: ArmRules: Five Tool Youth Baseball
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