The Best BBCOR Bats for 2019.
Finding the best baseball bat for the type of player you can be a daunting task. There are a lot of different BBCOR bats and figuring out which one is right for your hitting style may seem impossible. This list is, in our opinion, the best baseball bats for 2019. It will help to take the guess work out of your decision.
1. Easton ADV (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat – 2019 Model
Easton is back in 2019 with a revamped line of BBCOR Baseball Bats. Headlining the 2019 line is the Easton ADV. The ADV features a two-piece composite construction with a balanced swing weight to help create one of the best baseball bats on the market.
Easton included its brand new LAUNCH COMP Barrel Techonology on the ADV. This technology provides for a hotter bat out of the wrapper and a stiffer feel at contact to provide unmatched performance and feel at the plate. A “Soft Knob” provides hitter with added leverage thus increasing power potential.
The revolutionary technology combined with a balanced weight distribution makes the 2019 ADV a great option for every type of hitter. If you’re a highly competitive player in the market looking for a standout bat this is your option.
2. Marucci CAT8 (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat – 2019 Model
The 2019 Maruccci CAT8 BBCOR Baseball Bat is a classic one-piece AZ105 Alloy baseball bat.
It features a durable design, all while remaining one of the most balanced one-piece bats in the game. A multi-variable wall creates an expanded sweet spot and thinner barrel walls help create an extremely high-performing and forgiving barrel.
Although Marucci has been tarnished for their wood bats, they will continue to grow in 2019 with the addition of the CAT8. The 2019 Marucci CAT8 BBCOR Baseball Bat is a great option for both the power and contact hitter.
3. Louisville Slugger Prime 919 (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat – 2019 Model
As we have mentioned for years, Louisville Slugger is widely considered the biggest name in the baseball bat world. New for 2019, Louisville Slugger is releasing the Prime 919 BBCOR Baseball Bat. A 100% composite two-piece construction makes the Prime 919 a very sought after bat.
Louisville Slugger’s patented VCX Technology allows for independent movement between the barrel and handle while minimizing vibration. A proprietary MicroForm barrel helps create one of the lightest barrels on the market all while maximizing pop.
A Louisville Slugger Comfort Grip helps create the perfect combination of tack and cushion to make this bat complete. If you are an elite contact hitter looking for a composite two-piece bat, the 2019 Louisville Slugger Prime 919 BBCOR Baseball Bat is an excellent option.
4. Rawlings 5150 (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat – 2019 Model
Rawlings is a traditional baseball bat manufacturer known for putting out quality bats and has been doing so for decades. The 2019 Rawlings 5150 will continue this tradition as the best BBCOR bat in the Rawlings lineup.
Designed with a one-piece alloy design, the Rawlings 5150 is a great option for a hitter who loves tradition. Featuring a huge alloy sweet spot, Rawlings found a way to create a huge sweet spot while keeping the swing weight surprisingly balanced.
The aerospace-grade alloy featured in this 5150 provides the hitter with a traditional feel at the plate. Simple yet effective, the 2019 Rawlings 5150 BBCOR Baseball Bat is a great option for the hitter who prefers the feel and performance of a balanced one-piece alloy bat.
5. Easton Alpha (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat – 2019 Model
Another one of the products developed in Easton’s Project3 is the 2019 Easton Alpha BBCOR Baseball Bat. Built for the power hitter, the Alpha is a power balanced one-piece bat crafted with ATAC Alloy reinforced with CARBON-CORE Techonolgy to build some of the thinnest walls in the game.
The Speed Cap on the Easton Alpha helps provide a more flexible and responsive barrel while generating one of the sweetest sounds at contact. A Lizard Skin grip provides comfortable cushion and effective tack to give a hitter a great feel for the bat in the box.
The Power Balanced Swing Weight on the 2019 Easton Alpha BBCOR Baseball Bat makes it a great option for a strong hitter who can handle an endloaded bat.
6. DeMarini Voodoo One (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat – 2019 Model
DeMarini is always pushing the boundaries in design and performance, and the 2019 Voodoo One BBCOR Baseball Bat is no exception. Designed for the hitter who prefers a stiff feel at contact, the Voodoo One is a one-piece bat built with X14 Alloy. It is the bat of choice for college baseball players who’s university is under the DeMarini umbrella.
The alloy construction helps maximize performance, while maintaining balance to provide the hitter with a light-swinging bat loaded with pop. DeMarini’s 3Fusion End Cap redirects the energy back into the barrel, further contributing to the bat’s performance.
If you love a stiff feel at contact and value bat control and bat speed, give the DeMarini Voodoo One BBCOR Baseball Bat a swing.
7. Axe Avenge (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat – 2019 Model
The Axe Avenge, yes the Axe Avenge has a unique handle design and is starting to gain a loyal following. It is their most balanced BBCOR bat and has a three-piece design.
The Avenge features a 100% composite construction to help promote durability and performance. ACR Technology creates a 270 degree hitting zone that allows the bat to repeatedly use the same hitting surface without losing any pop.
The handle of the Axe Bat helps the hitter generate more bat speed and give the hitter their best swing, more often. If you are a contact hitter that is looking to try something different the 2019 Axe Avenge BBCOR Baseball Bat is the way to go.
8. Louisville Slugger Select 719 (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat – 2019 Model
This is the most endloaded bat in the Louisville Slugger’s 2019 lineup. The Select 719 BBCOR Baseball Bat features an alloy barrel and composite handle. This hybrid construction pieces together the best of both worlds, maximizing both durability and power.
Their Speed Ballistic Composite Endcap was designed to generate bat speed while also maintaining bat control. Louisville Slugger’s Vibration Control Connection allows for independent movement between the barrel and the handle to minimize vibrations to give hitters a better feel on contact.
If you are a power hitter that wants an end-loaded hybrid bat check out the 2019 Louisville Slugger Select 719 BBCOR Baseball Bat.
9. Rawlings Velo (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat – 2019 Model
This bat is designed for contact hitters looking for bat speed. The 2019 Rawlings Velo is a good bat for a hitter who loves a light-swinging bat. The Velo has long been one of Rawlings most popular bats and for good reason.
Constructed with Acoustic Alloy, the Rawlings Velo offers quite the unique sound on contact that makes it very unique. A Comp-Lite endcap further contributes to the extremely light swing-weight of the Velo.
If you are a contact hitter that likes the feel of speed at the dish, you should take a peek at the 2019 Rawlings Velo BBCOR Baseball Bat.
10. DeMarini Voodoo Insane (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat – 2019 Model
The Voodoo Insane BBCOR is DeMarini’s most endloaded bat in their 2019 lineup. The X14 Alloy barrel offers extra weight towards the end to provide more power and is a solid option for the power hitter.
The 3Fusion Connection sends the energy generated at contact into the barrel and makes the Voodoo Insane one of the top endloaded bats on the market. The endloaded feel of this bat makes it ideal for a stronger, more experienced hitter.
If you are a competitive power hitter who prefers feeling the weight at the end of the bat, the 2019 DeMarini Voodoo Insane BBCOR Baseball Bat will be a godsend.