2025 Little League World Series Bat Usage Tracker
Tracking youth baseball bat trends from LLWS regionals (2019-2025). See which USA Bat-compliant equipment young players actually choose when it matters most.
2025 Quick Hits
Most Popular Bat Models
Our comprehensive analysis tracks which specific bat models dominate Little League play in the Little League World Series Regionals. We use the regionals, and not Williamsport, because Easton sponsors the kids at Williamsport and biases selection. Still, tracking when the players are not directly influenced shows Easton (and its sister company Rawlings) dominate the USA game.
Use the year selector below to explore model popularity trends from 2019-2025. Below this section, you'll find brand market share trends over time, all-time brand leaders, detailed breakdowns of player preferences, and year-by-year brand rankings showing how the competitive landscape has evolved since the USA Bat standard implementation.
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Brand Market Share Trends (2019-2025)
This chart visualizes the competitive dynamics in youth baseball bat manufacturing over the past 5 years. Easton's dominance is evident, maintaining the top position throughout the period, while brands like Rawlings and Louisville Slugger have shown varying market share as they adapt to the USA Bat standard. The data reflects actual player choices at regional tournaments and Williamsport, providing an unbiased view of brand preference trends.
Bat Type Share (2019-2025)
Two-piece composite bats dominate LLWS play (49-88% across years), reflecting youth players' preference for lightweight, balanced designs. Hybrid and single-piece alloy models remain popular alternatives, each serving different hitting styles.
Bat Model Year Distribution
While most use current-year models (48-61%), many players compete with older trusted bats. Note the 4-8% using next year's early-release models, showing how manufacturers time their launches.
All-Time Brand Leaders (2019-2025)
| Rank | Brand | Total Players | Market Share | Top Model |
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Understanding LLWS Bat Usage
Tracking bat usage at the LLWS regionals offers a clear picture of real player preferences outside the sponsored Williamsport environment. While Easton's ADV 360 often leads, recent years have shown rising diversity with brands like Rawlings, Marucci, and Louisville Slugger gaining traction, reflecting evolving bat technology and player choice in USA Bat-compliant equipment.
The USA Bat Standard Impact
Since the USA Bat standard implementation in 2018, the Little League World Series has become a fascinating laboratory for youth bat performance. The data shows clear preferences emerging as players and coaches discover which bats truly perform under the new standards.
Regional vs. Williamsport
It's important to note that bat choices at regional tournaments often differ from what we see in Williamsport. Regional data tends to be more representative of grassroots preferences, while Williamsport can be influenced by sponsorship deals and equipment provisions.
Key Trends (2019-2025)
- Easton Leadership: Maintains the top position with 36.8% overall market share, with ADV 360 and Hype Fire leading
- Rawlings Consistency: Strong second place (20.2%) with ICON and Quatro models gaining traction
- Louisville Slugger: Solid third (19.4%) with Prime and Select series popular across years
- Brand Diversity: 15 different brands represented, showing healthy competition in the youth market
- Model Evolution: ADV 360 dominates with 214 total uses, followed by Quatro (86) and ICON (62)
Quick Facts
- 934 bat appearances tracked
- 645 unique players
- 60 teams represented
- 14+ bat brands used
- Baseball data only (fastpitch excluded)
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Data Collection Methodology
Our LLWS bat tracking data is compiled by watching a selection of regional tournament games and analyzing official footage. We aim to track as many games as possible to provide a comprehensive view of youth bat preferences. Data spans from 2019 to 2025, focusing exclusively on baseball (fastpitch data has been excluded from this analysis).
Teams Tracked by Year
- 2025 (14 teams): Alaska, Arizona, California (Southern), Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Wyoming
- 2024 (18 teams): California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas West, Washington, Washington DC
- 2023 (10 teams): El Segundo CA, Fargo ND, Gray ME, Henderson NV, Media PA, Needville TX, New Albany OH, Nolensville TN, Seattle WA, Smithfield RI
- 2022 (12 teams): Alaska, Arizona, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia
- 2019 (16 teams): Arizona, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia
Last updated: September 17, 2025