As spring training approaches players and coaches everywhere are rushing to grab the best batting gear for their team in anticipation of a successful season. One of the best and easiest ways to bring up that batting average is to have the best bat for your style of play. Here’s a comprehensive list of the 10 best-selling bats of 2020 based on what’s fresh and generating buzz in the world of baseball.
Best Performance In 2020
2020 Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- This solid BBCOR bat offers unrivaled performance for high-level athletes
- EKO™ Composite material provides a light and easy swing with an ample sweet spot, giving it some of the truest sound available
- 3FX™ Technology gives the bat an expertly tuned “stiff” feeling to maximize impact and increase carry on contact
- 33″ bat is NOT legal for play in NCAA/high school
Specs:
- LS Pro Comfort Grip™ gives an excellent mix of tack and comfort
- 3-piece construction
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
2020 Rawlings Velo Hybrid ACP BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- Accelerated Carbon Performance (ACP) and Precision Laser pOp 2.0™ technology gives it the amazing grip and feel that every batter is looking for
- The Velo Hybrid is made from durable Ai909 alloy which allows for a thinner barrel, lighter swing, and enhanced performance
- The 2″ carbon construction creates a feather-light swing and easy handling
Specs:
- Vibration dampening urethane absorbs shock and minimizes sting on contact
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
2020 DeMarini The Goods BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- The 2020 DeMarini bat is a 1-piece construction capable of delivering game-changing power
- The Goods features an enormous barrel with more mass for a stiffer, more powerful swing
- This bat is designed specifically with elite power hitters in mind
Specs:
- 1-piece alloy construction
- Swing Weight: End-loaded
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
2020 Rawlings Quatro Pro BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- Step up to the plate with confidence every time with this long-barreled bat, wide sweet spot and a calculated, balanced swing that offers maximum performance
- This bat is perfectly balanced, which provides a cleaner swing. The composite layering provides an enhanced trampoline effect as well.
- Ultra-light end cap provides an accelerated swing speed which gives batters the ability to maximize the distance of their hits
Specs:
- Lizard Skins™ grip provides a comfortable and firm gripping surface
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
2020 Easton Maxum 360 BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- State of the art carbon construction provides a solid barrel, maximizes user performance and increases true flexural energy capabilities
- This molding on this bat is produced with computer-controlled technology to ensure a lightweight, well-designed wall structure that optimizes performance on every swing
- The massive XXL barrel is the longest barrel available with a generous sweet spot and lots of carry
Specs:
- 1-piece construction provides more feedback and a more natural feel on contact
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
2020 Easton ADV 360 BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- The best feature of this bat is the Launch Composite Technology which gives the barrel an optimized feel and great performance at the plate
- The barrel is also made with iSo CXN™ with Nitrocell™ foam, which separates the barrel from the handle and increases the driving force through the strike zone
- Soft Knob Technology ensures an easier swing, reduced vibration and a more comfortable grip for the bottom hand
Specs:
- 2-piece construction provides added flex and less sting
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
Best Value Bats
2018 Marucci Cat 7 BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- This bat offers a clean and consistent swing that rivals the big-budget bats. It features an upgraded AZ4X alloy which is the strongest on the market
- The CAT7 is built for power and control and has a sweet spot that is twice as large as the previous model
- Precision engineered barrel-end wall thickness designed to improve bat speed and response time
- Ring-free barrel technology guarantees this bat a balanced, traditional feel
Specs:
- 1-piece alloy construction
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
2020 Easton Alpha 360 BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- The Alpha uses ATAC Alloy reinforced with Carbon-Core™ Technology which creates some of the thinnest barrel walls available to greatly improve bat speed
- The Power Balanced swing weight creates the perfect weight to length ratio and supercharges the barrel with strength and precision
- Easton included the VRSCOR™ handle insert which reinforces the grip and lessens the stinging feeling of impact
Specs:
- Solid 1-piece construction affords greater feedback
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
New And Different For 2020
Victus Vandal Hybrid BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- This great new hybrid bat offers the best of both worlds with an aluminum barrel and carbon composite end
- The Vandal is complete with sturdy one-piece construction that gives it a solid feel and a powerful swing
Specs:
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
2020 Mizuno B20 Maxcor Hot Metal BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- Hot off the product line for 2020, the Mizuno B20 Maxcor Hot Metal BBCOR Baseball Bat is one of the hottest and best-selling bats, with a fresh look for the new decade
- This high-tech model generates impressive spin rates due to the Dual Density VP Sleeve and HotMetal™ core
- Mizuno’s CorTech™ creates a wider sweet spot that reduces MOI and increases swing rate
- Dynamic Damper reduces vibration on contact and creates a more stable grip and a comfortable swing
Specs:
- Supra-Helix™ grip that is designed to last
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
Whether you are looking for power or affordability, 2020 brings some quality new bats for any budget or style of play. Slugger or utility player, you are sure to find a bat that fits your needs and takes your game to the next level.
