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2014 MYAS Bat Rules

The following describes the legality of bats for all MYAS/Gopher State/MN USSSA programs:

9-14 Year Old Teams:

Big Barrel Bats (larger than 2 inches in diameter) - only the following big barrel bats made by approved USSSA licensed manufacturers will be allowed in USSSA play:

2) is a qualified BBCOR bat; or

3) is wooden

Small Barrel Bats (2 inches in diameter) - only the following small barrel bats made by approved USSSA licensed manufacturers will be allowed in USSSA play:

1) is made with the NEW USSSA mark (see image); or

2) is wooden

Note: The old USSSA mark is not valid in 2014

15-19 Year Old Teams

All 15u-17-19u programs will follow the bat standards adopted by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

MYAS/Gopher State/MN USSSA will continue its policy for 15-19 year olds in following the bat standards adopted by the NFHS. Therefore, if a bat is legal under the NFHS rules, it is legal in all MYAS/Gopher State/MN USSSA programs. If not legal for NFHS play, it is not legal for MYAS/Gopher State/MN USSSA play.