(College Only)
Effective September 1st, 2019, NCAA, the governing body for college baseball, adopted a rule that effectively bans the use of any primarily white BBCOR bat.
UPDATE on March 2, 2020: According to Iowa Westen CC Head Coach, Marc Rardin, the NJCAA (Governing Body for Junior College Baseball) will NOT allow the use of any white barreled bats for the 2020 season and beyond. We will continue to update this blog as more information is provided to us.
The BBCOR White Bat Ban will be enforced beginning in the Fall of the 2019 NCAA season. JustBats.com strives to be a leading source in new baseball information and we appreciate that many of our customers turn to us for this type of information. We would like to stress that the impact felt by this rule is still unknown for many mandatory BBCOR leagues. We will continue updating this blog as we are made aware of any alterations to the rule.
For a full list of NCAA-Banned BBCOR Models, Click Here.
What About High School?
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is not following the NCAA with this rule change. As of October 4, 2019, all BBCOR certified bats will be allowed to be used at the high school level. We will update this if we are made aware of any change in the future.
Will Older Bats Be Allowed?
No. Regardless of their release date, white BBCOR bats will not be allowed for use in NCAA play. Manufacturers have been made aware of the change and will be releasing alternative options as we move forward. If you have any questions please contact us at 866-321-2287 or via email at experts@justbats.com.
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FAQs
NCAA White BBCOR Bat Ban
As of Jan 1st, 2020 the NCAA is no longer allowing white bats in College Baseball. This is a safety concern that will allow pitchers to pick up the ball earlier off the bat—assuming its coming right back at him. This white bat ban is NOT FOR HIGH SCHOOL (NFHS) or any other Sanctions, ONLY NCAA.
Is the 2020 Meta BBCOR banned? ›
High School (NFHS) 2020 Meta
In 3/2/2020, the 2020 Meta Prime in a 33-inch was declared illegal for play in NFHS. The 2019 version of the bat (the red one) is still legal in both NFHS and NCAA. For more information, check out our guide to baseball bat rules.
Is the Easton hype fire illegal? ›
The Easton Hype Fire drop-8 (-8) and drop-10 (-10) are still legal for play in Perfect Game events. Easton issued a statement that the Hype Fire drop-5 “meets standards and certifications as determined by USSSA. Perfect Game's announcement was made without prior discussion or notification to us.
Is the Orange Easton XL1 banned? ›
The Officials at Perfect Game have recently announced and released updates to their Banned Bat List and Approved Wood Composite Bat List for their tournaments. Effective April 8, 2024, the following bats may not be used in Perfect Game events: 2015 Demarini CF7 (-5) 2015 Easton XL1 (-5)
Can you have a white baseball bat? ›
White bat models are illegal and prohibited from use. To use in High School / youth games? No.
Can you use a white baseball bat? ›
Effective 9/1/2019 the NCAA governing body for College Baseball will be adopting a new rule which will ban the use of any primarily white BBCOR Baseball Bats.
What is a qualified BBCOR bat? ›
It stands for “Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution.” If a baseball bat has a BBCOR certification stamp on it, the bat will perform at a max level of . 50 BBCOR. The NFHS and NCAA both require the use of BBCOR certified bats, which means high school and college athletes are required to swing them.
Is the blue meta BBCOR illegal? ›
Banned Bats
The following bats are banned from play until further notice: (Dirty South) Kamo BB KA 8 (30/22, 31/21, 32/22, 31/23, 32/24 only) (Easton) Ghost X (30/20 only – USA Baseball Marked) (Louisville Slugger) Blue Meta Composite (33/30)
Is the 2020 Meta PWR banned? ›
Only the 33" 2020 Meta (-3) BBCOR bat has been decertified. All other sizes of the 2020 model, as well as the Meta PWR, and the 2019 Meta Prime (-3) BBCOR bats, remain legal for play.
Which hype fire is banned? ›
We became aware on Monday, April 8, of Perfect Game's announcement to suspend the Easton Hype Fire -5 bat, which meets the standards and certifications as determined by USSSA.
This applies to the 30-inch drop 10 variation of the Easton Ghost X only. Pursuant to Rule 1.10, this is now an illegal bat.
Is the hype fire 5 banned? ›
Press Release: Perfect Game Suspends Easton Hype Fire -5 Baseball Bat. Palm City, Florida - We were notified on Monday, April 8th, of Perfect Game's decision to suspend the Easton Hype Fire -5 Baseball Bat, despite it meeting the standards and certifications as determined by USSSA (The Governing Body).
Why is Miken Ultra 2 illegal? ›
It is not eligible for leagues other than senior softball because it is so good at making the ball pop off the bat. That extra ball speed makes for a more dangerous hit. So the bats are restricted to just old guys. I have and still own 6 or 8 models of Miken bats and the Ultra II is the best model for most batters.
Why is the Marucci cat 5 illegal? ›
Marucci CAT 5 BBCOR Baseball Bat
The reason for the decertification was because the CAT 5 made any player a homerun threat. The bats were hotter than the sun's surface and it didn't take long for the governing bodies to notice.
Is the green zen banned? ›
UPDATE: On June 6, 2018, USSSA removed the CF Zen (WTDXCBZ-18) from the Disallowed Bat List. It can now be used in USSSA play.
How do you know if a bat is BBCOR? ›
All bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet either 1) the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, and such bats shall be so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark which shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side, and located on the barrel ...
Can you swing a white bat in college? ›
No. Regardless of their release date, white BBCOR bats will not be allowed for use in NCAA play. Manufacturers have been made aware of the change and will be releasing alternative options as we move forward. If you have any questions please contact us at 866-321-2287 or via email at experts@justbats.com.
