What size baseball bat by height?

As a guide: around 26 to 27 in for 90 to 112 cm tall, 28 to 30 in for 112 to 142 cm, and 31 to 34 in for taller teens and adults, adjusted for weight and league rules.

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What size baseball bat do I need?

Baseball bat length is matched to the player height and weight. Too long and the swing slows; too short and you lose plate coverage. We list length by height.

Size finder — enter the player height (cm)

Enter the player height to see your recommended size.

Baseball bat size chart

The player height	Recommended size
90 to 100 cm tall (about age 5 to 7)	26 in bat
100 to 112 cm tall (about age 6 to 8)	27 in bat
112 to 122 cm tall (about age 8 to 9)	28 in bat
122 to 132 cm tall (about age 9 to 11)	29 in bat
132 to 142 cm tall (about age 11 to 12)	30 in bat
142 to 152 cm tall (about age 12 to 13)	31 in bat
152 to 165 cm tall (teen)	32 in bat
165 to 180 cm tall	33 in bat
180 cm and up	34 in bat

How to measure

Stand the bat next to the player against their leg.
The knob should reach the middle of the palm with the arm hanging down.
Confirm they can hold the bat out level for 20 seconds without dropping it.

What changes your size

Contact hitter	Slightly shorter and lighter for bat speed.
Power hitter	A touch longer and heavier for reach and mass.
League rules	Check the required drop weight and barrel standard for your league.

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FAQ

What size baseball bat by height?: As a guide: around 26 to 27 in for 90 to 112 cm tall, 28 to 30 in for 112 to 142 cm, and 31 to 34 in for taller teens and adults, adjusted for weight and league rules.