Youth baseball bats today are much more complex than the youth bats of 20 or even 10 years ago. Although basic wood bats are still used in youth leagues, most youth players today use aluminum or composite youth baseball bats, as they offer significantly more power and are much lighter for smaller players.
Youth baseball bats typically range from $30 for a basic low-end aluminum youth bat to well over $200 for high-end youth baseball bats. When choosing a youth bat, make sure that the bat conforms to the rules of your league, as each league has different rules regarding bats.