BASEBALL / SOFTBALL BALL SIZE GUIDE

Smaller balls are easier to throw faster. Baseballs are the smallest due to the high-paced nature of the game. T-balls and 11" softballs are smaller to allow younger players with smaller hands to hold onto the ball easier. 12" ball is regulation for competitive softball. It is slightly harder to pitch at high speeds and requires more power to pitch and hit.

Size	Age
Baseball 9"	All Ages
T-Ball 10"	Up to 9 Yrs. Old
Softball 11"	10-14 Yrs. Old
Softball 12"	Under 16s Open - 16+ Yrs. Old

BASEBALL / SOFTBALL BAT SIZE GUIDE

Bat length depends on age and height. Smaller bats are used for younger players, the shorter length and lighter weight makes them easier to use. Longer and heavier bats allow for more power to be applied to the ball, allowing you to hit the ball further.

Size	Age
24" - 26"	Ages 5 - 7
26" - 28"	Ages 8 - 9
28" - 29"	10 Yrs. Old
30" - 31"	Ages 11 - 12
31" - 32"	Ages 13 - 14
32" - 33"	15 Yrs. +

BASEBALL / SOFTBALL GLOVE SIZE GUIDE

Choosing a glove depends on your hand size. Generally younger players will require a smaller glove. Leather gloves are extremely robust and durable while PU leather gloves are durable and economical.

Size	Age
10 1/2"	Under 9 Yrs. Old
11 1/2"	Ages 9 - 13
12 1/2" 13 1/2"	14 Yrs. +

BASEBALL FIELD DIMENSIONS

The regulation field is used in Australian Championship for the following age groups: Open Age, Under 18 & Under 16

	Age	Distance between bases	Distance home base to pitcher plate	Foul line length from home base
Regulation Field	Under 16 & 18 \| Over 18	27.4m	18.45m	97.5m
Adolescent Field	Under 14	24.384m	16.459m	76.7m
Little League		18.288m	14.02m	60.96m

HOME RUN FENCE

A home run fence is compulsory in all age groups so a totally enclosed playing field is obtained.

Under 14 foul line length 76.2m with a recommended 1.21m height for fence.

Under 16 and Under 18 foul line length is a minimum of 97.5m from home base.