Is My Composite Bat Cracked or Is It Just Paint?
Smooth, shallow marks are usually paint. Stop using the bat if the mark has depth, lifts, exposes fibers, or keeps growing.
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NCAA STAMPS & BABYCOR BATS: INTEGRITY IS BACK (ALONG WITH MORE SKUS)
Jon Zayle takes aim at USA BBCOR, NCAA stamp churn, and the coming wave of high school USABat -4, -5, and -6 bats he calls BABYCOR.
Drop 5 BBCOR? No. USABat -4, -5, and -6 Are Coming to High School
Drop 5 BBCOR is not an official category, but NFHS high school baseball will allow USABat -4, -5, and -6 beginning in 2028 while current BBCOR bats stay legal indefinitely.
USA BBCOR: Same BBCOR. New Stamp. College Shakedown.
USA Baseball is taking over BBCOR certification. NCAA play requires USA BBCOR in 2029, but current BBCOR bats remain legal indefinitely in high school baseball.
Pitchers Tracker: A Free Pitching App for Parents, Players, and Coaches
A free, pitching-only tracker built for parents, players, and coaches who want fast game and bullpen logging with practical summaries and shareable recaps.
NCAA Fastpitch Bats
The official NCAA approved fastpitch bat list with a machine-readable JSON download.
The Explosion of BBCOR Bat Models in 2026
As of this writing we have 41 2026 BBCOR bats ready to go, with more coming. The surge is not about new performance; it is about SKU expansion, shelf presence, and the psychology of choice.
12 Best Gifts for Baseball Players (2025 Guide)
Pro-grade gloves, data-vetted bats, smart tech, and stocking stuffers to cover every baseball or fastpitch player in 2025.
BEST Black Friday Baseball Bat Deals – 25 Deals I’d Shop
Fall brings unbeatable discounts on baseball gear, with markdowns on top bats, gloves, and accessories. From DeMarini and Slugger outlet sales to JustBats and Amazon storefronts, savvy shoppers can score premium equipment at up to 70% off—making it the perfect time to upgrade your gear for the next season.
Introducing: Swing Shop
Most players don’t need a new bat. They need a better swing. Swing Shop is the first ever platform designed for coaches to bring their players and players to find a coach for specific, targeted feedback on their swing.