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Perfect Game and many affiliate events publish bat rules on each event page. Red-flag events follow a common national template (updated 10/28/2024). White / Blue flag events can differ — open that event’s bat-restrictions tab.

Common stampsUSSSA · USA · BBCOR · wood

12UNo −5 USSSA (since Aug 2024)

14U+Often −3 BBCOR

White / Blue flagCheck event tab

Typical Red-flag pattern (updated 10/28/2024)

Bats must show a USSSA/NTS BPF 1.15 mark or USABat, BBCOR, or wood are also allowed.
6U–11U: common drops −12 through −3 (confirm event).
12U: −5 USSSA BPF 1.15 bats prohibited (effective Aug 15, 2024). Other listed drops + BBCOR −3 commonly allowed.
13U: Major/Open often −5 or −3; some AA/AAA list −8/−6/−5/−3.
14U–18U: many Major/Open events require −3 BBCOR (or single-piece wood). Some 14U AA/AAA pages still list −5 — always open that event’s bat tab.

Illegal-bat penalties commonly follow NFHS-style progressive penalties (out + coach restriction/ejection).

Event overrides rule: Directors may modify rules. For White or Blue flag events, Perfect Game instructs parents to check the bat-restrictions tab on that event’s page.

Sources: PG Myrtle Beach Super Regional rules · PG 14U World Series rules

Barrel size by age Event-pattern default

Maximum barrel diameter (inches) commonly published for this program. Length and drop limits are separate — check the notes.

Age / division	Max barrel	Notes
Typical 14U & below (Red-flag)	Up to 2¾″ common	USSSA/USA/BBCOR/wood — event tab can tighten
Typical 14U–18U BBCOR brackets	2⅝″ max	−3 BBCOR (or wood) on many 14U+ tabs
Small-barrel USSSA	≤ 2¼″	Allowed when the event permits small barrel

Perfect Game does not publish one national barrel chart — directors set limits per event. Table shows common patterns only.

Confirm with your event: Exact barrel caps can differ by weekend, age group, and director PDF.

Rules change. Always confirm with your tournament director before game day.

Page reviewed: October 23, 2026