Marucci CAT9 Pastime -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98A
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Routine Batting Gloves
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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"
- Unisex Small: 7.25"
- Unisex Medium: 7.5"
- Unisex Large: 7.75"
- Unisex Extra-Large: 8"
Routine Guarantee
Backed by a Try-on guarantee! Play with them and return your pair within 14 days if they do not fit. Each pair also comes with a 365-day return policy on batting gloves that are in the original condition.
From the date of 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, even after trying them out. 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"
- Unisex Small: 7.25"
- Unisex Medium: 7.5"
- Unisex Large: 7.75"
- Unisex Extra-Large: 8"
Routine Guarantee
Backed by a Try-on guarantee! Play with them and return your pair within 14 days if they do not fit. Each pair also comes with a 365-day return policy on batting gloves that are in the original condition.
From the date of 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, even after trying them out. Returns are handled directly through JustBats.
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Available in Youth & Full Sizes
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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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Try-on guarantee: Wear them and return within 14 days if they’re not the right fit.
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365-day return policy on batting gloves that are in the original condition
Add-Ons Summary
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!
Add-Ons Summary
Quantity Limit of 1 Per Household
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Features
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2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Drop 8 Length-To-Weight Ratio
Balanced Swing Feel
One-Piece, All-Alloy Baseball Bat
USSSA 1.15 BPF Certification (New NTS Tested Stamp)
Colorway: Red | White | Blue
AZR Alloy - Undergoes A 3-Stage Thermal Treatment Process. Creates A More Responsive Microstructure That Results In A Better Feel, More Forgiveness & More Performance. It Does All This While Maintaining The Strength Of The Material.
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 Save SaveCancel
Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip With Extra Tack Improves Feel And Control Save SaveCancel
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Description
Marucci CAT 9 Pastime -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98A
This drop 8 edition of the Cat 9 will make a loud shout-out to our great country's colorway. Take this red, white and blue bat to the plate and start knocking baseballs across the yard!
Bat Benefits
Marucci outfits this Cat 9 with some really impressive technology. It has a straightforward design as it is going to be a one-piece, all-alloy baseball bat. However, the Marucci engineers dove deep when they designed that alloy material. The AZR alloy that creates the bat undergoes a 3-stage heat treatment process and the result of that treatment is a better feel at contact & more forgiveness if you don't square it up perfectly. And if you do get the baseball right on the screws the AZR alloy when send a baseball flying across the outfield.
For batters that are still developing, they will truly love the 2nd Generation AV2 Knob. This knob is able to keep that uncomfortable stinging feeling out of a batter's hands if you take a baseball close to the hands or up near the end-cap.
This drop 8 edition of the bat has the largest allowed 2 3/4" barrel diameter that should take up quite a bit of area in the strike zone. As well, the feel of the bat should be pretty balanced and all types of hitters should be able to find success with it!
Warranty
Marucci is a true industry leader in the baseball bat realm. And they understand that when you’re a leader, you have to help out customers. Because of that, they extend a twelve (12) month manufacturer’s warranty period on this bat. If you get the bat from us and notice a warranty issue with it during the first year from the purchase date, please contact the JustBats Bat Experts. They are trained in warranty knowledge and will make sure that you are able to do a successful warranty return with Marucci.
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 6 Customer Reviews
Great Alloy Bat Jesse Coach
Pros: Solid and durable with good pop.
Cons: None
good bat Zillydog Player
Pros: baseball america
Cons: its cat and not dog doesnt have america in name
Great bat! Would definitely recommend. Sabrina Parent
Pros: My son likes the look, weight, and the way it feels when he holds it!
Cons: None.
Great bat for the $ Adrián Porrata Parent
Pros: Bought this for my 12 year old. He has been using it daily for 3 weeks. Great balance and pop.
Cons: Haven’t found any yet.
cat9 bat10/10 James Bailey Player
Pros: Very long lasting bat used it for about 2 years plus my brother used it for one and a big sweet spot
Cons: Doesn't have the best pop but that could have been me using it a lot.
Awesome stick Josh Coach
Pros: Hard to find 29” -8. Very nice and balanced.
Cons: None
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Marucci CAT9 Pastime -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98A? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
It says senior league. Will my son be able to use this in NEAAU as a 13 year old? Craig
What is the difference between a CAT9 Pastime and CAT9 Pastime Connect? Michelle
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
Approved For | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 3/4 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Construction | One-Piece |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Blue Red White |
Deals | Personalization Eligible Bundle and Save Closeout Bats |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 8 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | CAT CAT9 |
Swing Weight | Balanced |
Vendor | Marucci |
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