BBCOR Bats

HIGH SCHOOL: Effective January 1, 2012, all bats used in NFHS high school baseball and leagues that follow the NFHS rules must be BBCOR certified. The BESR certification will no longer be accepted. Composite-barreled bats (previously banned) will be allowed if they are BBCOR certified. NFHS rules also allow players to use wooden bats.

NCAA: Currently, bats used in the NCAA, and any leagues or organizations that follow NCAA rules, must be BBCOR certified. The BESR certification is no longer accepted. Composite-barreled bats (previously banned) will be allowed if they are BBCOR certified. NCAA rules also allow players to use wooden bats.