The Officials at Perfect Game have recently announced and released updates to their Banned Bat List and Approved Wood Composite Bat List for their tournaments.
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Effective April 8, 2024, the following bats may not be used in Perfect Game events:
- 2015 Demarini CF7 (-5)
- 2015 Easton XL1 (-5)
- 2016 Demarini CF8 (-5)
- 2016 Demarini CF8 (-8)
- 2016 Demarini CF8 (-10)
- 2017 Demarini CF Zen Balanced (-8)**
- 2017 Demarini CF Zen SL 2 3/4" (-10)**
- 2017 Demarini CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4" (-10)**
- 2017 Demarini CF Zen - Balanced (-5)
- 2017 Demarini CF Insane - Endloaded (-5)
- Louisville Slugger Blue Meta Composite (33/30 model only)
- 2018 Dirty South Kamo BB KA 8 (30/22, 31/21, 32/22, 31/23, 32/24 only)
- (Easton) Ghost X (30/20 only - USA Baseball Marked)
- 2022 Stinger Missile 2 - (33/30 model only)
- 2023 Easton Hype Fire 2¾" USSSA Bat 2024 (-5)***
- 2024 Easton Hype Fire 2¾" USSSA Bat 2024 (-5)***
**Re-tooled models of these bats may be used in Perfect Game play. Once returned from the manufacturer, these bats will have updated model numbers and new orange end cap and stickers indicating the corrected performance standards.**
Coaches, players and parents: Be sure you are aware of all rules and rule changes. Perfect Game reserves the right to amend these rules at any time for specific tournament play.
Penalties for illegal bats will be assessed as per the NFHS rule book. 1st violation - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) & head coach is restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game. 2nd violation (Same Game) - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. Subsequent violations: batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. When a batter is pronounced out for violation of bat rules, the defense may take the penalty or result of the play. The head coach penalties apply in either case.
Legal Bats for 2021
7U-12U: Metal Bat/Composite or Wood. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed.
13U: Metal Bat/Composite or Wood. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio must be -5 or -3. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed.
14U-18U: Metal Bat/Composite or Wood. Length/weight ratio must be -3 and stamped BBCOR. Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used.
The following are the only wood composite bats allowed:
Rawlings
- 5150 Composite Pro Wood WC5150
- Big Stick R243CH
- Big Stick R243CS
- VELO Composite Wood R110CV
- VELO Composite Wood R110CH
- VELO Composite Wood R110CR
- VELO Composite Wood Y151CV
- Rawlings Composite 243MBS
- Rawlings Composite 243CUS
- Rawlings Composite 110CMB
- Rawlings CompositeY151CB
- Rawlings Maple/Bamboo Composite 271 MBC
- Rawlings Maple/Bamboo Composite SL151G
Baum
- AAA Pro Maple Baum Bat (Gold & White editions)
- AAA Pro Ash Baum Bat (Gold & White editions)
DeMarini
- Models: D243, D271, I13, D110
MacDougall
- PowerWood
Marucci
- AP5 Hybrid Pro Model
Pinnacle Sports/BamBooBat
- All models allowed
Safety and integrity of the game are two major factors at Perfect Game events, and with the implementation of the following changes, we are taking the next steps in providing an updated and premier experience on the baseball field. While these bats are currently still certified by their manufacturers, performance of these bats over the extended life span continues to become increasingly unsafe for our participants.
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