Stats

What Baseball Stats Should You Track at 13U-14U?

13U-14U is where youth baseball gets serious. Players move to the 60/90 diamond (or 54/80 in some leagues). The pitching is faster. The stakes are higher. And stats become genuinely useful coaching tools — not just numbers on a spreadsheet, but data that drives lineup decisions, player development, and game strategy.

At this age, most stats are fair game. Here's how to prioritize them.

Primary Stats to Track

OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging)

OPS is the best single offensive number. At 13U+, power starts to matter alongside plate discipline — a player who reaches base AND hits for extra bases is your most valuable hitter. Use OPS for lineup construction and the AI Batting Order.

13U-14U travel target: .700+ is solid. .850+ is a standout.

Quality At-Bat Percentage

QAB remains the best development stat through 14U. The criteria stay the same, but the competition level makes every quality at-bat harder to earn. Players at this age should be held to a higher QAB standard. Full QAB guide →

13U-14U target: 50%+ is solid. 60%+ is strong.

ERA (Earned Run Average)

ERA is now meaningful. Defense is more reliable at 13U+, the earned/unearned distinction is more consistently applied, and pitchers throw enough innings for the sample to stabilize. Track ERA alongside strike percentage for a complete pitching picture.

Strike Percentage

Still critical. Strike percentage at 13U separates pitchers who can compete from those who walk the ballpark.

13U-14U target: 58%+ is solid. 65%+ is strong.

Pitch Count

Non-negotiable at every age. The daily limit for 13-14 year olds in Little League is 95 pitches. Track every pitch, enforce rest days. Pitch count rules →

Secondary Stats

Stat	Why It Matters at 13U-14U
OBP	Still more valuable than batting average. Track it separately from OPS.
Strikeout rate	At 13U+, a high K rate signals pitch recognition issues that need coaching.
Slugging	Now meaningful — genuine power is developing.
Fielding percentage	More reliable at 13U+ as defense improves.
Exit velocity	Travel ball evaluation metric. Useful for development tracking.

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Avoid Over-Tracking

At 13U-14U, it's tempting to track everything. Resist the urge to drown in data. Focus on 5-7 stats that drive decisions. Use player evaluations for subjective assessment (mechanics, attitude, coachability) alongside the numbers.

The goal is informed coaching, not data obsession. Using stats without overcoaching →

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use stats for lineup decisions at 13U?

Yes. At 13U+ travel, data-informed lineups outperform gut-feel lineups. Use OPS and OBP to place hitters. Use the AI Batting Order to generate lineups from the data.

What's the transition from 12U to 13U stats?

Add OPS, ERA, and exit velocity to your tracking. Raise the bar on QAB and strike percentage expectations.

What to Track at 12U → · Average Stats by Age → · Stats Hub →