BBCOR Bats

[JR12]

My first 2 HS games with BBCOR. One extra base hit (double). Maybe it was the teams, but the ball doesn't seem to jump off of them.

[DG]

Originally Posted by JR12

My first 2 HS games with BBCOR. One extra base hit (double). Maybe it was the teams, but the ball doesn't seem to jump off of them.

Last week I had a 15-14 game and a 1-0 game on consecutive days. I have not seen a HR yet, but other than that I see little difference. Good hitters still hit well, and good pitchers still pitch well.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JR12

My first 2 HS games with BBCOR. One extra base hit (double). Maybe it was the teams, but the ball doesn't seem to jump off of them.

Early in the season. Give it time.

[nopachunts]

Originally Posted by DG

I have not seen a HR yet, but other than that I see little difference.

In 16 games I have seen 4 HR without the wind and one with the wind. I haven't seen any towering HRs like last year.

[RPatrino]

I believe it is still early in the season and the hitters aren't quite ready yet. Honestly I don't expect to see any significant changes in hitters or hitting because of the bats.

[kylejt]

We're a year ahead of you here in California with the BBCOR rule. And it most definitely made a difference in the power the bats generate. HRs were down, as were the runs and ERAs.

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by RPatrino

I believe it is still early in the season and the hitters aren't quite ready yet. Honestly I don't expect to see any significant changes in hitters or hitting because of the bats.

You will. The hitters HATE BBCOR bats (except the Marucci 33 hahaha).

[dileonardoja]

Originally Posted by RPatrino

I believe it is still early in the season and the hitters aren't quite ready yet. Honestly I don't expect to see any significant changes in hitters or hitting because of the bats.

The NCAA went to BBCOR last year. The results were significant; Batting averages, home runs per game and earned-run averages are the lowest they have been in more than 30 years.

How have Aluminum Bats Changed Baseball?

[Rufus]

I know this is an official's forum, but speaking as a coach this is a good thing (i.e., to get the metal bats closer/equivalent to wood). Maybe we can get back to teaching kids how to swing properly.

Don't get me wrong, I love HRs (especially when my kids are the ones hitting them!). It's just that as a parent/coach I get tired of hearing the same bad advice given because it worked with juiced/composite bats.

[mbyron]

Baseball is a game of defense. The new bats restore balance to the game. JMHO.

[Eastshire]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Baseball is a game of defense. The new bats restore balance to the game. JMHO.

Amen. I've never enjoyed baseball as played by swinging from the heels.

[RPatrino]

Perhaps we will see more strategy, hit and run, bunting, rather than Earl Weaver style managing? I love a well played defensive struggle, pitching and defense rules!!

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by Rufus

Don't get me wrong, I love HRs

Not as much as I love outs.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Baseball is a game of defense. The new bats restore balance to the game. JMHO.

+100 I'd much rather see a switch to wood but this is a great improvement to the "metal mania" of the past years.

[MrUmpire]

No home runs in six college games so far. Several balls caught on the warning track.