YOUTH BASEBALL
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GOING TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH BASEBALL FACE!
Pitching - Hitting - Fielding - Catching - Base Running - Speed and Agility

The right bat

Be A Better Hitter - Choosing The Right Bat!


Determine Your Bat Size by Age
Age Weight Min Weight Max Length Min Length Max Barrel Size
6-7 17 oz 19 oz 24 in. 28 in. 2 1/4
8 19 oz 21 oz 27 in. 30 in. 2 1/4
9 20 oz 23 oz 28 in. 30 in. 2 1/4
10 20 oz 23 oz 28 in. 31 in. 2 1/4
11 21 oz 24 oz 29 in. 31 in. 2 1/4 to 2 5/8
12 23 oz 25 oz 30 in. 33 in. 2 1/4 to 2 3/4
13-14 23 oz 28 oz 30 in. 33 in. 2 1/4 to 2 3/4
15 + 24 oz 30 oz 30 in. 34 in. 2 3/4

The Hitting Stance

Check your velocity

  • In general, a child can start throwing a fastball at age 8, a change-up at 10, and a curveball at 14. All other pitches should not be introduced until high school age.
  • Improper techniques is a major factor in injury potential.
  • Conditioning of the throwing arm and entire body can reduce a young pitcher's risk of injury.




MPH Speed Average:
Age MPH
8 Years Old 40 MPH
9 Years Old 43 MPH
10 Years Old 46 MPH
11 Years Old 48 MPH
12 Years Old 50 MPH
13 Years Old 54 MPH
14 Years Old 60 MPH


Maximum Number of Pitches Recommended (Mean + - Standard Deviation)
Age Maximum Pitches/Game Maximum Games/Week
8-10 52 + - 15 2 + - 0.6
11-12 68 + - 18 2 + - 0.5
13-14 76 + - 16 2 + - 0.4
15-16 91 + - 16 2 + - 0.4
17-18 106 + - 16 2 + - 0.6