Youth league · 2026 PONY rule change 8-C
| Division | Allowed certifications | Max drop | Max barrel | Max length | Notes | Find bats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divisions through 15U | USABat (USA Baseball mark) BBCOR .50 | not stated | 2 5/8" | 42" | Except for -3 BBCOR bats, all bats must carry the USA Baseball mark. 2 3/4" barrels are prohibited in all divisions. | USA Baseball BBCOR |
| Colt 16U & Palomino 19U | BBCOR .50 | -3 | 2 5/8" | 42" | Only 2 5/8" -3 BBCOR certified bats. | BBCOR |
| Thorobred 23U | One-piece wood | not stated | not stated | not stated | Wood bats only, as specified by MLB. | Wood (one-piece) |
Source: PONY Helpdesk: Baseball Rule Changes for 2026 Season (Rule 8-C) · retrieved 2026-10-16
Rule 8-C allows single-piece wood bats in general terms, but the USA-mark requirement in (3) does not mention wood, so wood legality below 16U is left blank here.
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