Make the offer.
Got a bat you’ve outgrown? Tell us a little about it. Need a bat? A parent or coach can put in a request.
BIG HEART. BIGGER GAME.
YOUR OLD BAT.
THEIR NEXT
BIG HIT.
Great bats shouldn’t sit on the bench. Help Jimmy pass outgrown bats to players ages 2–18 who need one.
PLAYER-LED. PARENT-SUPPORTED. ALL HEART.
PASS IT ONPLAY IT FORWARD
A NEW SEASON STARTS HERE.SMALL BATS.✦BIG POSSIBILITIES.✦AGES 2–18.✦ALL BATS WELCOME.✦
THE GAME PLAN
One bat. A whole
new ballgame.
Keep it local. Keep it simple. Give a good bat
a chance to make somebody’s season.
Find its next player.
Jimmy and a parent check donations and match bats by size, certification markings, and league requirements.
Pass it on. Play ball.
A parent coordinator arranges a local handoff. Every donated bat goes to its next player for free.
Starting close to home.
LOCAL HANDOFFSSan Carlos & nearby Peninsula communities. Drop-off and pickup are arranged directly; a regular collection spot is still to come.
FROM FIRST SWINGS TO FULL SWINGS
There’s a next player
for every kind of bat.
Foam. Plastic. Wood. Alloy. Composite. Softball.
If it’s ready for more play, let’s find its next home.
THE LINEUP / 01
Foam + plastic
First swings
Little bats. Big beginnings. We welcome beginner foam and plastic bats for our youngest players.
✓ Gently used is great.
Cosmetic wear is okay. No cracked, significantly dented, altered, or broken bats. Your coach should confirm the right size and league approval before use.
MEET THE PLAYER BEHIND THE PROJECT
I'm Jimmy.
Let's keep more
kids in the game.
I was playing 13U when I broke my Victus Nova. With a tournament the next day, I needed another bat. Then my replacement, a Rawlings Icon, broke too. That's when I realized how expensive it can be just to keep playing.
But good bats also get left behind as players grow or switch to a different kind of bat. If you're moving from USSSA to BBCOR, or from BBCOR to wood, the bat you leave behind could be exactly what another player needs.
I started Pass the Bat to get those bats to kids who can't afford new ones. If you've outgrown a bat that's still in good shape, donate it here. We'll help get it to its next player, so it can be back on the field instead of sitting in your garage.
JimmyFOUNDER & FELLOW BALLPLAYER
A FEW GROUND RULES
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Built to be easy for families,
and good for the game.
What kinds of bats can I donate?
All types for players ages 2–18: beginner foam and plastic, tee-ball, and youth or teen baseball and softball bats made of wood, alloy, or composite. Tell us what you have—even if you don’t know its size. We’ll check condition and intended use before passing it on.
How do drop-off and pickup work?
Start with the donation or request form. A parent coordinator will contact you to agree on a local handoff. We’re starting in San Carlos and nearby Peninsula communities. Please wait for confirmed details; we don’t have an unattended drop box or shipping program.
Does it cost anything to get a bat?
No. Donated bats are passed along free. There’s no income paperwork and no requirement to donate a bat to request one. We’re building our first collection, so availability will vary. A request joins the list; it doesn’t reserve a bat immediately.
How do you choose who gets a bat?
We match by size, intended use, and the player’s league rules. When more than one request fits, we use request order. Parents and coaches help confirm the fit before a bat goes home.
Will a donated bat work in my league?
Bat rules vary by league and division. Share any certification markings and ask your coach to confirm a bat is allowed. Foam, plastic, and tee-ball bats are kept separate from bats intended for regular baseballs.
Who handles the conversations?
Jimmy leads the project with adult support. A parent, guardian, coach, or other adult submits the form and a parent coordinator arranges the handoff. We don’t need a child’s name, home address, school, or financial information.
THE NEXT AT-BAT STARTS WITH YOU.
DON’T LET A GOOD BAT
CALL IT A CAREER.
We’re building our first collection. Be part of the first inning.