SBI is following the updated USA bat standard instituted by USA youth baseball in 2017 for 2018 season. In order to ensure the safety of our children the new labeled “USA” baseball bats will be required by all participants (except tball) 

• SBI will provide USA standard bats: each team will have these bats available to use during games and practices 

• If you decide to use your own bats they must be labeled with the “USA baseball” label

• If you have purchased a bat that does not have this USA label it cannot be used during SBI games or practices. 

* Bats should not be wider than 2 5/8" 

The new standard ensures bats act like a “wood bat” which has less “bounce” which will be safer for fielders and pitchers. 

Safety is our #1 concern!! 

If you have any questions

Please email the board listed on main SBI page.

For more information on USA bat standards please see the following site:  https://www.usabaseball.com/bats