Baseball Tools That Make Decisions Easier
Find the right bat, put pitching speed in context, and compare exit velocity — free tools built for baseball players and parents.
BAT FINDER
Find the Right Bat for Your Player
Answer five quick questions and get a recommended size, certification and three bat options matched to your player.
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Player
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League
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Style
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Budget
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Results
Tell us about your player
Age, height, and weight drive the bat length and drop weight recommendation.
Please select an age.
Please select experience.
Please select height.
Please select weight.
What league do they play in?
Playing T-Ball? Use our T-Ball Bat Size Calculator instead.
This determines which certification stamp the bat needs. Using the wrong one gets your player ejected at the plate.
USA — Little League / Rec Ball
USSSA — Travel Ball
BBCOR — High School / Middle School
🪵 Wood Bat League
Not sure — help me figure it out
How does your player swing?
These drive the barrel type, balance point, and material recommendation. Go with your gut — there's no wrong answer.
🎯 Contact hitter — puts it in play, line drives
💥 Power hitter — swings for the gaps
⚖️ In between — a bit of both
Balanced — easier to control, faster swing
End-loaded — more pop, needs more strength
Not sure — recommend for me
Still developing — go lighter
Average for their age
Fast — can handle more weight
Alloy — no break-in, works in cold, durable
Composite — bigger sweet spot, needs break-in
No preference — best option wins
Yes — we play in temps under 60°F
No — warm weather only
Composite bats can crack in cold temps. If you play in cold weather, alloy is safer.
What's your budget?
We'll always show a budget alternative under $100. This sets the ceiling for your top recommendations.
Under $75 — entry level
$75–$150 — mid range
$150–$250 — performance
$250+ — best available
Shared composite bats often get skipped on the break-in process, which kills performance. Alloy is better for shared use.
Tap the button above to see your recommendations
Your Bat Recommendations
Based on your player's profile
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Bat Length
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Drop Weight
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Certification
Top 3 Picks for Your Player
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Pitch Speed Converter
Just like the LLWS radar gun — enter your kid's speed and see what it equals at MLB distance.
MLB Equivalent
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mph at 60.5 ft
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Your Measured Speed
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From Distance
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Equiv. at 46 ft (LL)
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Batter Reaction Time
Average Fastball Speed by Age
Measured at each age's standard mound distance. Sources: TopVelocity, Rapsodo, Perfect Game pitch tracking.
Distances by age: 9–12U pitch from 46 ft (Little League). Competitive 13U — Perfect Game, Firecracker, high-level USSSA — plays at 60.5 ft. Some lower-level 13U rec leagues use 54 ft as a transition step. 14U and up is universally 60.5 ft.
Exit Velocity Checker
Enter your player's best exit velo and see where they rank for their age group.
Exit Velo Standing
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Age Average (mph)
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Elite / Top 10% (mph)
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Gap to Average
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PG Showcase Avg
Exit Velocity Benchmarks by Age
Sources: Bat Digest exit velocity data, Perfect Game showcases, Rapsodo tracking averages.