Rawlings Pro Preferred Youth Maple Wood Bat
- 30 inches, youth
- Maple wood, one piece
- 2.36 inch barrel, 0.93 inch handle
- Balanced to slightly end-loaded
- Flared knob, cupped end cap
- 45-day manufacturer limited warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pro-pattern maple bat sized for youth hitters learning to swing wood. The ounce weight is not listed, and the warranty window is short.
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ASIN: B0C7XSRWWGCategory: Baseball Bats
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Overview
Wood bat leagues and cage work suit this Rawlings youth maple bat, a pattern inspired by Manny Machado. A thick handle tapers from the barrel, giving a balanced to slightly end-loaded feel, with a flared knob and cupped end.
Hard maple gives young players honest feedback on where they make contact, which builds a better swing. The listing leaves out weight, and wood can break on poor contact within a short warranty.
Who it's for
Young players building swing mechanics with wood in practice or wood-only events. League games requiring certified metal bats need a different bat.
Pros and cons
- Hard maple for feedback
- Pro-inspired youth pattern
- Thick handle for durability
- Flared knob for control
- Ounce weight not listed
- Wood can break on mishits
Performance notes
Maple is dense, so well-struck balls jump while mishits sting and can crack the bat. The thicker handle shifts weight slightly toward the barrel, which adds momentum but needs a steady swing.
Specifications
| Brand | Rawlings |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 30 inches |
| Swing Weight | Slightly end-loaded |
| Handle diameter | 0.93 inches |
| Barrel size | 2.36 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Youth |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Maple wood |
| Bat Construction | One piece |
| Color | Natural |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | One Rawlings wood baseball bat |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 45-day manufacturer limited |
| Other details | |
| Knob style | Flared, cupped end cap |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rawlings Pro Preferred MM13 youth bat a metal bat?
No. It is a one-piece maple wood bat.
What warranty does the Rawlings youth maple bat carry?
A 45-day manufacturer limited warranty.