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What Size BBCOR Bat Should a 14-Year-Old Use?

Whether a 14-year-old needs a BBCOR bat depends on the league. If so, the weight is set by the -3 rule and length is the choice: how to pick it, league by league.

What Does -3 Mean on a BBCOR Bat?

-3 is the drop: the bat's length in inches minus its weight in ounces. High school and college rules cap it at -3, so a 33 inch BBCOR bat weighs at least 30 ounces.

11.5 vs 11.75 Baseball Glove: What's the Difference?

A quarter inch of length, measured from heel to fingertip: what it changes in pocket depth and closing speed, which infield positions favor each, and how to choose.

Should Batting Gloves Fit Tight?

Snug, not tight: palm flat with no spare leather, fingertips at the ends, wrist strap firm. The signs a batting glove is too tight or too loose, and the fix.