PONY Baseball bat rules
PONY is a USA Baseball national member organization. Nationwide league and tournament play follows Rule 8-C (2026 clarification).
Youth non-woodUSA Baseball mark
−3 batsBBCOR certified
2¾″ barrelsProhibited
USSSA-only / BPF 1.15Not for PONY
2026 Rule 8-C (summary)
- Bats must be round, ≤ 2⅝″ diameter, ≤ 42″ long; not dented/cracked/modified.
- Except for −3 BBCOR bats, all bats must carry the USA Baseball mark for league and tournament play.
- 2¾″ barrel bats are prohibited in all PONY divisions.
- Colt 16U & Palomino 19U: only 2⅝″ −3 BBCOR.
- Thorobred 23U: wood bats only (MLB-specified).
- Tee-ball / coach-pitch safety-ball limits apply in those divisions.
Sources: PONY Helpdesk — 2026 baseball rule changes · PONY — USA Baseball Bat Standard · USA Baseball — About USABat
Page reviewed: October 23, 2026