13U T2 Reid - 13U T2 Reid

OBA 13U REP QUICK GUIDE FOR PARENTS (2025)

Applies to Ontario Baseball Association Rep play. This is a summary only. Always check the official OBA documents linked below.

Bats: Max barrel 2-3/4 in. For 12U and 13U, non-wood bats must be either 1.15 BPF (USSSA) or USA Baseball, up to minus-10 drop. Wood is always allowed.
Cleats: No metal cleats at 13U. Use moulded rubber or TPU.
Helmets: Double-ear flap helmets for on-deck, batter, runners, and bat helpers. Chinstraps optional at 13U. Catchers must wear full gear including a throat protector. Anyone warming up a pitcher must wear a catcher mask with throat guard.
Baseballs: Use OBA-approved balls. Common choices up to 13U include Rawlings RTDC, RTD1, or ROLB1X. ROMLCAN and ROMC are approved for all divisions. Rawlings is the official baseball of OBA.

Diamond: 75 ft bases, 50 ft mound.
Game length: 7 innings. No time limit in Rep playoffs and National Qualifier games; tournaments may set curfews or time limits.
Mercy rule (all Rep): 18 after 3, 15 after 4, 10 after 5 or later. If the home team leads at the threshold after the top half, the game ends.
Lineup option (EP): At 12U to 15U you may start 10 batters using an Extra Player. The EP is a defensive position and eligible for re-entry.

No pitching on 4 consecutive days. Three straight days allowed only if the 3-day total stays at or below the no-rest limit.
A player who pitches cannot catch the same day, and a player who catches cannot pitch the same day.
The OBA Pitch Count app is the official record for sanctioned games.

Notes: OBA plays Official Baseball Rules (OBR) with OBA modifications above. For full details, refer to the official documents below.

Last updated: Sep 16, 2025.