Marucci CAT8 Black BBCOR Baseball Bat: MCBC8CB
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Lizard Skins grips feature Durasoft Polymer material. Lizard Skin works as a great all-around grip, balancing cushion with thickness, and providing the highest amount of versatility. This thickness is also great for transitioning to wood bats. DSP (Dura-Soft Polymer) batting grip was created based on the highly successful DSP handlebar tape for road bikes. Utilizing their knowledge and experience in developing grips, Lizard Skins designed and created this new innovative batting tape for baseball and softball players. Order the official bat grip of Major League Baseball today!
Lizard Skins grips feature Durasoft Polymer material. Lizard Skin works as a great all-around grip, balancing cushion with thickness, and providing the highest amount of versatility. This thickness is also great for transitioning to wood bats. DSP (Dura-Soft Polymer) batting grip was created based on the highly successful DSP handlebar tape for road bikes. Utilizing their knowledge and experience in developing grips, Lizard Skins designed and created this new innovative batting tape for baseball and softball players. Order the official bat grip of Major League Baseball today!
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Routine Batting Gloves
$29.95
Sizing Chart for the Perfect Fit
We recommend getting the same size as your current pair of batting gloves. If you don't have a pair, measure the size of your hand from the top of your wrist to the top of your middle finger to find your recommended size:
- Youth Small: 6"
- Youth Medium: 6.25"
- Youth Large: 6.5"
- Adult Small: 7.25"
- Adult Medium: 7.5"
- Adult Large: 7.75"
- Adult Extra-Large: 8"
Routine Guarantee
Backed by a 14-day performance guarantee on used batting gloves and a 365-day return policy on unused batting gloves. From the date or purchase, you can try them out and if they do not fit or work perfectly for you, you may return them within 14 days for an exchange or full refund whether you have worn them or not. Returns are handled directly through JustBats.
Sizing Chart for the Perfect Fit
We recommend getting the same size as your current pair of batting gloves. If you don't have a pair, measure the size of your hand from the top of your wrist to the top of your middle finger to find your recommended size:
- Youth Small: 6"
- Youth Medium: 6.25"
- Youth Large: 6.5"
- Adult Small: 7.25"
- Adult Medium: 7.5"
- Adult Large: 7.75"
- Adult Extra-Large: 8"
Routine Guarantee
Backed by a 14-day performance guarantee on used batting gloves and a 365-day return policy on unused batting gloves. From the date or purchase, you can try them out and if they do not fit or work perfectly for you, you may return them within 14 days for an exchange or full refund whether you have worn them or not. Returns are handled directly through JustBats.
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14-day performance guarantee on used batting gloves and a 365-day return policy on unused batting gloves.
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Adjustable wrist strap: Secure, custom fit for every player.
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Chrome logo treatment
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Digitally embossed goatskin palm chosen for superior durability.
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Embossed branding: Adds a distinctive, professional flair.
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Perforated fingers: Improved airflow for cool, dry hands.
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Reinforced palm and thumb wrap in high wear zones.
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Seamless, 4 way stretch lycra back of hand with silicone reinforcement for breathability and comfort.
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EvoShield 2.0 Sliding Mitt
$49.95 - $59.95
- Secures and supports the wrist for added stability
- Adjustable for quick and easy on/off
- Measures 11.5”H x 5”W
- Designed for wear on either hand, depending on your preference
- Rubber bumper covers the top of the fingers for added protection when contacting a base
- Separate protective shields enhance dexterity, allowing for a better grip on the base
- Soft cloth material inside the mitt covers the thumb hole, improving comfort when wearing with your thumb inside
- Secures and supports the wrist for added stability
- Adjustable for quick and easy on/off
- Measures 11.5”H x 5”W
- Designed for wear on either hand, depending on your preference
- Rubber bumper covers the top of the fingers for added protection when contacting a base
- Separate protective shields enhance dexterity, allowing for a better grip on the base
- Soft cloth material inside the mitt covers the thumb hole, improving comfort when wearing with your thumb inside
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GAMMA Supreme Tac Bat Overgrip
$5.99
You've selected your new bat! But now you are hoping for some additional tack on the handle...or you just want to switch up the color of the grip.
Have no fear! Purchase this super-thin (0.5 mm) GAMMA Overgrip that can go right over your bat's existing handle grip (or you can put it on the bare handle of a wood bat). Better yet, you can pay a small fee to have the JustBats' gripping experts put the grip on the bat for you!
You've selected your new bat! But now you are hoping for some additional tack on the handle...or you just want to switch up the color of the grip.
Have no fear! Purchase this super-thin (0.5 mm) GAMMA Overgrip that can go right over your bat's existing handle grip (or you can put it on the bare handle of a wood bat). Better yet, you can pay a small fee to have the JustBats' gripping experts put the grip on the bat for you!
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Features
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2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Drop 3 Length to Weight Ratio
Balanced Swing Feel (Some May Feel A Tiny Bit Of Barrel Load)
One-Piece, All-Alloy Baseball Bat
BBCOR Certified - Approved for High School and Collegiate Play
Legal For Play In Intermediate (50-70) & Junior League Divisions Of Little League
Colorway: Black | Red
AZ105 Alloy: The Strongest Aluminum On The Marucci Bat Line, Allows For Thinner Barrel Walls, A Higher Response Rate And Better Durability
Multi-Variable Wall Design Creates An Expanded Sweet Spot And Thinner Barrel Walls That Are More Forgiving After Off-Centered Contact
Ring-Free Barrel Construction Allows For More Barrel Flex And Increases Performance With No Dead Spots
Precision-Balanced Barrel Results In A Lower M.O.I. And Balanced Feel For Precision And Control
2nd Generation AV2 Anti-Vibration Knob Features An Upgraded, Harmonic Dampening System For Better Feel And Less Negative Vibrational Feedback
Professionally-Inspired Handle Features A Removable Taper And An Ergonomic Knob Shape For More Top-Hand Control And Comfort
Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip With Extra Tack Improves Feel And Control
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Description
Marucci Cat 8 Black BBCOR Baseball Bat: MCBC8CB
Pitcher's won't know what hit 'em when you step to the plate with this midnight black CAT8 BBCOR Bat! Be the talk of the town and make sure to get your own CAT8 today with fast, free shipping.
Bat Benefits:
One of the main differences from the CAT 7 is the new and improved AZ105 Alloy, the strongest aluminum on the Marucci bat line, allows for thinner barrel walls, a higher response rate, and better durability. Its 2 5/8-inch barrel provides an expanded sweet spot for more base hits. The 2nd Generation AV2 Anti-Vibration Knob features a harmonic dampening system for better feel and less negative vibrational feedback. The barrel is also precision-balanced for a lower M.O.I, resulting in a lighter feel as you swing and giving you better precision and control. Its one-piece alloy construction provides a clean, consistent swing, and the tapered handle with its soft-touch grip is topped with an ergonomic knob shape for more top-hand control and comfort while you're at the plate.
Warranty:
Marucci is backing this monster of a bat with a full twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty. Marucci: Honor The Game!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 34 Customer Reviews
31-3 Great Transition Bat Ian Coach
Pros: Durable and you can tell it's a BBCOR, but still swingable for those 13u guys getting ready to make the jump.
Cons: It's a one piece aluminum bat, but good barrel size means hands don't get rung-up too much.
2nd time buying this model Bob Schmidt Parent
Pros: This bat has pop, low vibration great bat for a contact hitter. Hitter can get it through the zone quickly. Son loved it so bought another, practice bat one year ago and now game bat, for senior year.
Cons: Maybe the grip, I replaced it after a few weeks with lizard skin which he favors.
Cat 8 Black BBCOR Kent Lopez Coach
Pros: Kids love it.
Cons: None
Cat 8 Chase Player
Pros: Good sound.
Cons: Cracked within a year of having it.
Great bat Mike Seright Other
Pros: Swing’s good, very positive grip, great ball action
Cons: None
Cat 8 Tom Blades Coach
Pros: Balance Feel Solid
Cons: None
Cat 8 Player
Pros: Great pop nice sweet spot and fells good in the hand
Cons: I felt a lot more sting than I thought there would be
great bat!!!! Bryce Hausen Player
Pros: Good pop, awesome feel!!! I really like the grip.
Cons: none
Awesome bat Jill Parent
Pros: This is a great bat! My son got it for his birthday and he is hitting bombs
Cons: None
Cat 8 King PAPO Player
Pros: Amazing pop. One of the best one piece bats I've used.
Cons: Pop only lasted for awhile. Not durable
Best Bat Ever Aidan Reay Player
Pros: I don't know how many times Ive hit the ball in the handle but i feel nothing
Cons: None
Not even close to worth it Michael Player
Pros: none
Cons: Way too much vibration, no pop, the grip
Confidence inspiring John Parent
Pros: Nice "pop", balanced, good bat speed for my 14 y/o son.
Cons: none
cat 8 black justin Player
Pros: huge sweet spot great feel so excited to use it next season!
Cons: none
Grip Steve Parent
Pros: Good anti-vibration
Cons: Within the first month of use the grip started to unravel!
Awesome bat Scott Coach
Pros: Bat is very solid! Already seeing major pop out of this bat! My 13 year old son loves it
Cons: None
Cat 8 Player Player
Pros: Feels good, easy to swing, and is very light. I got a drop 3 and it felt like a drop 8
Cons: The handle is not very durable
Big fan. Glenn Burnett Coach
Pros: My son really likes it. The AV handle is great. Not a lot of mishits. Very balanced. Impressed. Good pop.
Cons: None
Marruci cat 8 review Justin Player
Pros: This bat has a great smooth grip. Very balanced bat with a nice color finish. But what I like that most about the bat is the general feel and the amazing pop.
Cons: The bat is a great bat but it doesn’t have that traditional noise off the bat.
First BBCOR bat Albert Aguilar Parent
Pros: My 13 year old son went from a -8 to -3 BBCOR Cat 8 bat. He enjoys the smoothness of the swing and the lack of vibration when making contact with the ball.
Cons: My son complained about the thickness of the grip. He feels it’s too thick for his small hands.
Cat 8 review Matthew Pagano Player
Pros: Love the anti vibration knob.
Cons: Started to lose grip on bat. But can easily be replaced.
Great Bat! Steve Coach
Pros: My 13yr old loves this bat. He isn’t what I would call a power hitter but he seems to hit it pretty hard with this bat. It is the most popular bat in our league.
Cons: No complaints so far.
Marucci CAT8 Patrick Kelly Parent
Pros: Great bat with tons of pop.
Cons: None
Good bat, but wouldn't suggest for power hitters Trey Player
Pros: Durable, hot out of the wrapper, good pop
Cons: Does not have the sweet spot of most composite bats, this bat gives true feedback on how well you hit the ball
Great bat Gene Schappell Other
Pros: My grandson loves the performance. He hit his first home run the third time using the bat.
Cons: None at this time
Amazing bat lg Player
Pros: The bat has an amazing balanced swing weight that is great for new BBCOR players. Even when you hit off the barrel or even on the tape there is little to no vibrations. As far as durability is concerned there is absolutely no cons. there is so much pop when you square the ball up the bat feels like you missed.
Cons: no Cons
The Cat 8 BBCOR is a great bat! Justin Parkes Player
Pros: Excellent Pop Weighted balanced feel The Cat series "TING" on solid contact.......TANKS!
Cons: none
One of the best bats Arjay Ray Player
Pros: i"ve hit three dingers, and was the rbi and double leader in my middle school league. this bat has massive pop off the bat
Cons: the grip is a little skinny wish it was I little thicker. could be a little heavy for smaller players.
All is good Doug Parent
Pros: Lots of pop, great feel.
Cons: Made in China posting on it! Used to come from USA. what’s wrong here?
Great bat Peter Sieben Parent
Pros: Good feel, nice looking. Mariucci quality
Cons: Grip isn't very durable
Black Cat Peter Sieben Parent
Pros: Same feel as my old cat 7, great pop and great look
Cons: None
New CAT8 Davis Landry Player
Pros: Solid hit. No vibration. Big sweet spot. Awesome bat.
Cons: My mom only let me test it. I already have the white one
Power! Riley Bonvillain Player
Pros: I like the color and it gives me more power than other bats
Cons: No cons
CAT8 Black David Witte Player
Pros: I think the bat is capable of hitting dingers. I like the color. Super good feel
Cons: Only available in BBCOR
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Marucci CAT8 Black BBCOR Baseball Bat: MCBC8CB? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
What is the removable taper and how does it remove? Do you have to re-wrap the bat? Steven
Is the weight evenly distributed throughout the bat or is the barrel weighted more? Cooper Wade
What is the difference between the black and white CAT 8? Mike
When will Marucci release the CAT 9 BBCOR? Darren Jones
Just curious if there is any difference between the Marucci Cat 8 Black and White? Jeff
Does it dent easily? Kudter Stucki
Does it come in an end loaded version? Ken Hodges
Is the white CAT 8 the same exact bat material as the new 2020 black CAT 8? Colbstereeno
Marucci Cat 8 BBCOR MCBC8CB and/or Marucci Connect BBCOR. How thick is the bat handle? My son is 14 yrs old and prefers a skinny handle. Chubby Carson
I bought my son the Cat 7 BBCOR, used for his transition between USSSA and BBCOR. He was super happy with his bat. He loves his balanced bats, not end-loaded. For his birthday I gave him the Cat 8 BBCOR Black, of the same size (31/28) and says that the difference is very felt, it looks like an end-loaded bat, is completely dissatisfied by that change of bat that I made. José Sanchez
Is this bat USSSA and okay for high school use? Marie Buffington
IS THIS A DROP 3 KIMBERLY
As a contact hitter with medium power, would you say this is the best bat to buy for the upcoming high school season? Carter Jury
My son is on the smaller side and more of a contact hitter. What is the difference between the CAT 7 and CAT 8? Which would suit him better? Michelle
What are the best one piece bats? Harold
are the Cat 8 and posey the same bat? Calvin
Some listings / sites have "LE" in the description - As in "Marucci Cat 8 LE BBCOR Baseball Bat MCBC8CB" Other listings / sites do not. What does the LE mean and is there a difference? Chris Powell
Is this black Cat 8 ever listed/called as an LE model? Limited Edition? Marcus
Is the bat balanced ? End loaded at all? Clark
Is this a drop 3 bat? Calabe
What size should I get with me being 5’4" and 105? Rakim Ali
What type of hitter is this bat for? Rakim
Difference between cat 8 and cat 8 connect besides composite and alloy David
Is this legal for 12U travel ball and Jr High School ball for a 7th grader? Micah
What is a removable taper and what are the pros and cons of removing it? Joe K
Are there any differences between this bat and the white MCBCB, other than color? I see that the white bat has some restrictions due to its color. Chris
Is a 31 28oz a drop -8? I am looking for a drop 8 and I don’t know like what the ounce is. Cameron
I'm looking for a Marucci CAT 8 Connect BBCOR drop 5. Keith Jordan
My son has used the bat for 1 month and the grip is already coming off. Is this covered under the warranty? Steve
Is this bat a USSSA bat? David Chaffee
Getting my son his first BBCOR bat and want a very light swinging bat. He's not a huge fan of composite and he's definitely on the small side and a contact hitter. He loves the cat line but have heard the Louisville solo is very light swinging also heard good things about ax. Is it true about the solo? Is it one of the lightest bats and how's the pop compare to the cat lineup. Thanks Jason Jason
Is the bat light, for an 11 year old boy? Filip
How does it compare to the Louisville Slugger Omaha 519 BBCOR Baseball Bat: WTLBBO519B3? Does one stand out over the other, especially for an average-sized 14 year old with some power potential? Paul B
Is this a good bat for a freshman? I had a CAT 6 at one point. I’m 5'10” and can swing a heavier bat but prefer more bat speed. Rhett Sachtleben
Is this a good bat for a 13 year old player new to BBCOR? heather
What is the swing weight on a 31/28? Shaun
Is the swing weight of a 31/28 similar to the swing weight of a 31/28 Louisville select pwr? Shaun
Is this bat USSSA approved? Chris
Is the bat balanced or end-loaded? Donnie
My son will be 13 next month and we want to move him to -3. He's currently swinging a 31" -8. He's 5'7" tall and 135lb. Should I go with a 31" or 32". Currently looking at the victus vandal or cat8. Thanks! Jeff Moore
Is this bat good for power hitters? Benji Kotzin
Is this bat balanced? Seth
About the Brand

At Marucci, they make their products the same way you play baseball: Hard work, determination, and attention to detail. This product is handcrafted. We are committed to never releasing a product before it meets the standard set forth by our wood bat. Our process is proven. The only way to achieve perfection is to accept nothing else. We first have gloves to Big Leaguers in our inner circle to break in and critique - knowing the extreme situations they would be put in. Players like Chase Utley allowed us to comprehend what a player needs and looks for in an ideal fielding glove. The Marucci player advisory board was integral in testing, tweaking, and ulitmatley perfecting the glove line to have the feel and features that matter to players. Understanding this professional standard of perfection has allowed us to handcraft a performance product that will last consistently maximize your game. Handcrafted, one by one, with the highest quality materials, for superior quality and feel, these gloves will require a gradual break-in period which provides a longer lasting form and shape. Professionally Inspired. Precision Crafted. Marucci: Honor the Game.
Bat Properties
Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
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Baseball Bats | BBCOR |
Bat Construction | One-Piece |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Black Red |
Deals | Personalization Eligible Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Hitting Style | Contact Hitter Power Hitter |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 3 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | CAT8 CAT |
Swing Weight | Balanced |
Vendor | Marucci |
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