Finalized Updated 2019 BC Baseball Bat Rules
Following further consultation with Baseball Canada, the bat manufacturing industry and sporting goods retailers, please find the an updated, finalized version of the 2018 BC Baseball bat rules which will be included in the 2018 BC Baseball Rulebook.
7U (T Ball/Rally Cap) 30 inch, 2 5/8 inch max diameter, unlimited length/weight drop bats with greater than 2 �¼ in. barrel diameter must be marked USABB
9U (Tadpole) 30 inch, 2 5/8 inch max diameter, unlimited length/weight drop bats with greater than 2 �¼ in. barrel diameter must be marked USABB
10U & 11U (Mosquito) 32 inch, 2 5/8 inch max diameter, unlimited length/weight drop bats with greater than 2�¼ in. barrel diameter must be marked USABB
13U (PeeWee) 32 inch, 2 �¾ inch max diameter, -10 max length/weight drop, marked BPF 1.15 USABB
15U (Bantam) A/AA 2 3/4 inch max diameter, -3 max length/weight drop marked BBCOR, or -8 max length/weight drop marked BPF 1.15 or USABB
15U (Bantam) AAA -3 max length/weight drop, Wood, Bamboo or Wood Composite
18U (Midget) AA -3 max length/weight drop, and marked BBCOR
18U (Midget) AAA/College Prep Wood, Bamboo or Wood Composite
Wood, bamboo and wood composite bats are permitted in all divisions.
Wood composite bats include wood bats with fibreglass sheathing and wood barrelled bats with composite handles.
Wood composite bats do not include any bat that has any metallic component.
Changes in bats at the 11U and younger levels for 2018 season as a Pilot Project for review after the season.
Rules
Helmets
Batters, on deck batters, base runners, players used as base coaches or bat boys in all age categories shall wear double ear flap helmets which give protection to the temple, ears, base of skull and top of head. Skull caps and wraparound head gear are not to be used by any player as so defined.
Chinstraps must be worn at 7U (T-Ball/Rally Cap), 9U (Tadpole), 10U & 11U (Mosquito), and 13U (Pee Wee) divisions
Catchers equipment
It is mandatory that full catchers' helmets or skull caps shall be worn by all catchers, in addition to a normal chest protector, shin guards, face mask - with throat protector - and athletic supporter with cup.
Catchers in all age categories must wear a protective helmet and mask while catching in practice and warm-up situations such as bullpen or between innings.
Coaches must wear at least a mask in all practice and warm up situations. Associations not enforcing this Rule will be subject to fines as determined by B.C.M.B.A.
Gloves
It is mandatory at the 11U (Mosquito) division and higher that catchers wear a standard catcher's mitt.
It is recommended that at 13U (Pee Wee) and higher first baseman wear a trapper glove.
Pitching
Number of Pitches and Required Rest
Division |
Spring Season |
Single or Summer Season |
10U & 11U (Mosquito) |
1-25 Pitches = No Rest |
Same as spring numbers. |
13U (PeeWee) |
1-35 pitches = no rest |
1-45 pitches = no rest |
15U (Bantam) |
1-35 pitches = no rest |
1-45 pitches = no rest |
18U (Midget) |
1-45 pitches = no rest |
1-50 pitches = no rest |
General Playing Rules
Slide or Avoid.
If a play is being made, or is about to be made, it is MANDATORY for players of all age groups to slide or make an effort to avoid a collision at all bases and home plate. Failure to do either will result in an automatic 'out'. The ball is dead and no runner may advance beyond the base that was last legally acquired. An umpire will have the option of ejection if the incident warrants such a measure