Best Bat for 9 Year Old

1) How Much Should You Spend?

For 9-year-olds we like to use the Rule of 10. This rule states that the maximum amount of money you should spend on a baseball bat for your 9U is 10 multiplied by the number of games he or she will play. For example, if you are scheduled to play 15 games this year (a lot for a 9U, then spending a maximum of $150 on a bat is a pretty good limit. Of course, you can spend less if you find a better deal or simply want to limit your budget.

2) What Size Is Allowed?

Before spending real money on a baseball bat, you need to know what restrictions apply in your league. At 8 years old, most have very few rules, but there are some who restrict the diameter of the barrel to 2 5/8 or even 2 1/4. As well, many require special stamping (like BPF 1.15 to print on the bats).

Choose the following performance baseball bat for your 9-year-old based on price (below) and barrel length (see below chart). Other things to consider are below the chart. Best Bat for 8-Year-Old Criteria

As there are a number of good bats made for 9-year-olds, league and swing type will be the most important factors in determining which one to select. As we show below, there is a range of bats in different price points worth considering.

One bat that should be on the list is DeMarini’s JBB 2 3/4 CF Zen*. We think the bat is outstanding in terms of pop and balance, but enough complaints on the durability make us hesitate at least a little bit.  If it comes with a warranty, we say go for it. Otherwise, the following three bats are well worth a good look.

*After writing the above paragraph, the CF Zen JBB drop 10 has been banned by USSSA.

We have hit with every bat in every category. As well, we have had long conversations with industry insiders and major vendors about each bat. That experience, combined with thousands of hours researching and writing about bats and actually playing week in and week out, give us some insight into the best bat for a 9-year-old.

We write about all our rankings in our best bats articles.