College · 2027 and 2028 NCAA Baseball Rules Book, Rule 1
| Division | Allowed certifications | Max drop | Max barrel | Max length | Notes | Find bats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-wood bats | BBCOR .50 | -3 | 2 5/8" | 36" | Requires an approved, coded certification mark signifying the bat is legal for NCAA play. | BBCOR |
| Wood bats | One-piece wood | not stated | 2 3/4" | 42" | Bats other than one-piece solid wood must be certified under the NCAA program. | Wood (one-piece) |
Source: NCAA Baseball 2027 and 2028 Rules Book · retrieved 2026-10-16
Per USA Baseball: BBCOR bats are legal through the 2027 and 2028 seasons. From January 1, 2029, only USA BBCOR bats are permitted.
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