Mizuno Hot Metal BBCOR Baseball Bat 2022 -3
- BBCOR certified
- 31 inches, 28 oz, -3
- 2 5/8 inch barrel
- One-piece aluminum, Hot Metal alloy
- 1.8 pounds listed weight
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A one-piece alloy BBCOR bat with a wide sweet spot for hitters who like direct feedback and a quick swing. One-piece metal passes more sting on mishits.
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ASIN: B097F86CN4Model: B22-Hot Metal BBCORCategory: Baseball Bats
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Overview
Mizuno builds the Hot Metal as a one-piece aluminum BBCOR bat with thin, strong alloy walls for pop. A CORTECH barrel widens the sweet spot and lowers swing weight, and a tuned end cap shapes the sound at contact.
Thin alloy walls and a lighter swing feel let hitters get the barrel moving fast. With no joint to absorb shock, off-center hits sting more than on a two-piece bat.
Who it's for
High school and college hitters who like a stiff feel and quick barrel. Players bothered by vibration should look at hybrids.
Pros and cons
- Wide sweet spot
- Lower swing weight
- Thin, strong alloy walls
- Tuned end cap sound
- One-piece transmits more sting
- Warranty covers defects only
- Grip size row looks wrong
Performance notes
Thinner barrel walls flex more at contact, which returns energy to the ball. A lower moment of inertia pulls balance toward the hands, so the bat accelerates faster, while the one-piece alloy frame passes vibration straight through.
Specifications
| Brand | Mizuno |
|---|---|
| Model | B22-Hot Metal BBCOR |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 31 inches |
| Size | 31 inches / 28 oz |
| Barrel diameter | 2 5/8 inches |
| Drop weight | -3 |
| Item weight | 1.8 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum, Hot Metal alloy |
| Bat Construction | One piece |
| Color | Black, grey |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Bat |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer defects |
| Other details | |
| League Certification | BBCOR |
| Grip Type | Synthetic, Speed-Helix |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno Hot Metal a two-piece bat?
No. It is one-piece aluminum construction.
What barrel size is the Mizuno B22 Hot Metal?
A 2 5/8 inch barrel.