length, size of bats in college

[LeftiesDad]

For example, DD swung her 34/27 juggernaut through most of HS. (now pass the beer)



Generally swings a Demarini Insane 34". Can turn on 64mph successfully.

 

[Bouldersdad]

I always get a kick out of parents who like to brag about the size bat their DD swings....."my DD swings a 34/26".....it is like a bunch of rednecks sitting around a campfire, consuming adult beverages, telling stories about the biggest fish they ever caught. As a coach I really don't care what size bat your DD swings, all I care about is results. But I can tell you from experience that if you let a players dad pick out her bat it is probably more bat than she needs. Get her batting coach or head coach to recommend a size/weight. Let her hit some different weight bats, brands at practice while she has access to teammates bats.

The pitch speed also plays a big role in what size bat a player can use. We just picked up a B-level TB player on our team who had to go buy a new bat because she could not get around on A-level pitching with her old bat. There is a big difference hitting 52 MPH pitching vs. 62 MPH pitching.

Agreed 65 to 70 with movement will seperate hitters from wannabees in college real fast