What Bat Weight Are You Swinging

       
       
I am swinging about a 37 inch 27 ounce bat with about a 2 inch barrel.  (Sorry couldn't resist)

My son is a 2019, and is 5'6" at about 140 pounds and he is swinging a 32" -3 in games and a 33" -3 in BP. His game bat is a little light for him, but he has always liked a heavier bat. I don't think you can compare one kid to the next. It will depend on what he likes and as long as he can maintain proper form, then let him use it.

Assuming you mean length as most bats at this age are -3.  There maybe a few -2 out there but I am guessing they are few and far between.  My 6'4" 170 pound 2017 swings a 33 -3.  

By this age I would think the kid knows what they are comfortable swinging.  I would assume end loaded vs. distributed weight is as much a factor as length and weight.

joes87 - the -3 is correct - thanks for clarifying.

 

My follow up question might be - "Is anyone using a 34?"  I started looking around in case there was a reason to move up (maybe gain 20-30 lbs) at some point and it looks like 34's are not necessarily mainstream (when you sort for 34 the choices get limited).  From the posts so far (ignoring jolietboy) there does not seem to be a huge range despite some differences in height/weight.  I almost get the feeling 33 is the top end for a lot of folks.

I guess my fungo bat reference was not well received...  my son has a 34/32 bbcor wood composite.  Just for practice right now but will probanly swing a 34 by next year.  When you are tall you will take whatever you can get to reach that down and away pitch.  Take your exit velocity off the tee.  If it is not impacted by the longer bat then use it.  The one thing to remember though is you lose maneuverability with every ounce you add.  So it is a balancing act.

My son, who is 6'4" uses a 34" Bat.

2017 is 5'11" 210 lbs, BIG framed kid. Think running back.

Swings a 33/30 BBCOR and wood for consistency. No plan to move up in bat length, as it is my opinion that decision should not be based on strength or size. Does do swing work with a +2.

Typically sees 80-84/85, but saw 87/88 in game #2 this season and will see 90-92 as soon as this weekend. Will probably see a couple of others in that high 80's low 90's range depending upon the other teams rotation.

 

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Hmm... my 2017 faces a Big West commit tomorrow and a Pac12 commit Friday. Both throw HARD.  I wonder if we have any old 32" drop 5's in the garage that I could slap some paint on.

 

Just kidding.  I think.

Tony Gwynn used a 32" to perfection.  Matter of comfort IMHO.

Not trying to nit-pick, but Gwynn swung a 32 1/2 for the first part of his career, then moved to a 33 later (when he "bulked up").  Still an unbelievable hitter.  He could have probably swung jolietboy's fungo, knob-side out, and still hit .370.

My son swings a 34". 6' 3" / 180lbs. He also carries a 33/30 to use if we run into pitching he thinks may be too fast (haven't seen that this year, though). Added bonus - at least last year, 34" bats were ridiculously cheap in almost all models.

My 2015 is 6'-2" and strong. He still uses a 33 because he feels like he can get more barrel on the ball on inside pitches. The difference is slight, but the handle and taper are a little longer on a 34. No giants on his HS team, but they all use 32 or 33. FYI, I think a few BBCOR bats come in 33.5.

My little scrawny guy who is all fast twitch and no bulk uses a 33 all 5' 9" and 157 lbs of him.  But he does insist that his bats be balanced rather than end-loaded.  Bats that weigh the same, can feel quite different depending on how the weight is distributed.