How long is a baseball bat in inches

Measurables

Now that you know the anatomy of a baseball bat, let’s get into finding the right fit for your bat.

How to size a baseball bat for a kid

The length and weight of your bat largely depends on the height and weight of the batter, but there’s some room for personal preference, too.

Swing weight

A bat’s swing weight refers to the weight distribution along the bat’s length.

Baseball and softball bats are 1 of 3 swing weights:

• Light-swinging: Best for younger or smaller hitters. Weighted more towards the middle of the barrel, where the center of gravity is nearer the hands, requiring less swinging force to get the right velocity.
• Balanced: Best all-around choice.

  Lighter, easier to swing, and more durable than end-loaded bats, but provides less power.

• End-loaded: Best for power hitters.
  Bat size calculator

  Its heavier end gives more power on contact, leading to longer distance hits. The weight slows the swing speed down, but the extra momentum more than makes up for that.

Length

Baseball and softball bats range in length from 25 inches for the peewee ballers up to 34 inches or longer

how long is a bat good for

how long of a bat should i use