2017 DeMarini CF Zen Bat Update

Posted by JustBats.com on Apr 9, 2017 8:44:42 PM

It wasn't a huge surprise when on Thursday, April 6, it became official from DeMarini:

"DeMarini has concluded its youth baseball bat BPF audit for USSSA and the following bats have been officially withdrawn from USSSA baseball play as a result of the audit."

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Topics: Youth Bats, Bat Reviews, Vendors / Brands

6 Best 2017 Youth Baseball Bats

Posted by JustBats.com on Feb 22, 2017 9:20:06 PM

Make no mistake, the best youth baseball bat is the one that makes the young athlete comfortable. There are ways to ensure a ballplayer has the perfect bat.

With the new season starting, there are six 2017 youth baseball bats that are already creating buzz around the ballfield. JustBats.com provides details on all six bats for whenever your slugger is ready to start playing.

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Topics: Youth Bats

When Should My Child Start Playing Baseball?

Posted by JustBats.com on Jan 25, 2017 4:41:52 PM

Has your son or daughter just learned how to walk, but can already throw a round object across the room? How do you cultivate that talent? When should your child start playing baseball or softball?

For some perspective, All-Star pitcher CC Sabathia started playing baseball at four years old. Softball phenom Jennie Finch didn't play organized softball until she was eight. Mark Teixeira had his first glove when he was just one. And JD Drew, a former first round draft pick, started playing baseball at 13. Not only do results vary, but the answer to the question What age should my child start playing baseball?  varies even more.

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Topics: MLB, Youth Bats

The Ultimate Guide Of Post-Game Snacks & Drinks For Little Leaguers

Posted by JustBats.com on Jan 9, 2017 9:03:14 PM

Oh, no. The family car is packed up for the big travel ball tournament with gloves, baseball bats, softball bats, suitcases, etc.. But, as you are pulling out of the driveway, you remember that it is your turn to provide team snacks after the game. What are you going to bring them? Candy and soda? Don’t stress; JustBats is here to inform you of the 15 best snacks for your favorite Little League team.  

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Topics: Youth Bats, Uncategorized

Bat Spotlight: 2016 Easton MAKO Youth Baseball Bat

Posted by JustBats.com on Oct 13, 2016 8:10:12 AM

Year after year, Easton creates one of the top youth baseball bats on the market. Their dedication to innovation and ensuring that every youth player has access to a high-quality baseball bat instills trust in players, coaches, and parents across the nation.

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Topics: Youth Bats, Vendors / Brands

Little League Baseball World Series History

Posted by JustBats.com on Aug 17, 2016 9:02:56 PM

Why is the Little League World Series played in Williamsport, Pennsylvania? What year did they start playing? How old are the players?

If you've ever tuned in or heard about the Little League Baseball World Series, you have probably asked some variation of the above questions. And, with the World Series starting, JustBats wanted to help with the history behind one of the best and most nostaglic events every year.

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Topics: Youth Bats, Youth Big Barrel Bats

New Youth Baseball Bat Standard (USABat) - Effective Jan. 1, 2018

Posted by JustBats.com on Mar 7, 2016 11:51:12 AM

Effective January 1st, 2018, USA Baseball, the national governing body for the sport of baseball in the United States, will adopt a new method for measuring bat performance in the testing of youth baseball bats.

Although there will be no immediate change to youth baseball organizations' bat rules, we understand and appreciate that many of our customers look to JustBats.com for just this type of information. We want all of our customers to be as informed as possible about anything that may affect their bat purchase decisions, so we'll break down every part of the new rule change including what changes to expect, why a change is being made, and who this new standard will affect.

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Topics: Youth Bats, Bat Rules & Regulations