How heavy is a major league baseball?

Answer 1

MLB Rule 1.09 states the ball must weigh between 5 and 5.25 ounces: "The ball shall be a sphere formed by yarn wound around a small core of cork, rubber or similar material, covered with two stripes of white horsehide or cowhide, tightly stitched together. It shall weigh not less than five nor more than 5 1/4 ounces avoirdupois and measure not less than nine nor more than 9 1/4 inches in circumference."

Answer 2

The ball shall weigh not less than five or more than 5 1/4 ounces. The average weight would be 5 1/8 ounces.

Answer 3

Regulation Major League baseballs are 5 to 5 and one quarter ounces, it should be the same in younger leagues as well.

Answer 4

An official Major League Baseball cannot weigh any less than 5 ounces. It cannot weight any more than 5 1/4 ounces.

Answer 5

The weight of a Baseball in the major leagues is 5 1/4 ounces. There is a 7 gram plus or minus allowance, but the weight is not to exceed 5 1/4 ounces.

Answer 6

A finished baseball weighs between 5 and 5.25 ounces.

Answer 7

5oz