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Updated August 4, 2022
By Bat Digest
We find the best bats under $100 here.
If you are looking for a non-wood bat, then the best place to buy the best bat under $100 is on eBay. We know that might sound frustrating, but the truth is that most performance bats under $100 aren’t very attractive and most, if not every single one, are made in the same factory overseas, sold in bulk to manufacturers here who put their own sticker. If you want a new bat under $100 then the truth is you are going to get what you get.
All that said, we do have some recommendations under $100 (or real close to it) in our list below.
This article was updated with a new wood and BBCOR selection in July of 2022.
Certification: Wood
Sizes: 30, 31, 32, 33, 34
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Drop: 3
Swing Weight: Mid
Serial Number: I13RBB
Original Price: $100
Release Month: July 2022
The best wood bat under $100 is the Rawlings Big Stick Elite Adult Wood bat. However, note that some versions of this bat are over $100 (more like $119). But, at the time of this writing and the time we updated it, we could find at least one version of the Big Stick Elite for $99.99. Do a bit of shopping around and see if you can’t pick one of these up. They are, far and away, the best wood bat under $100 and consistently rank out as one of our favorite wood bats too.
Certification: BBCOR
Sizes: 31, 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5, 34
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Drop: 3
Swing Weight: Mid+
Serial Number: MB110ADULTBB
Original Price: $120
Release Month: July 2018
This might be the easiest of all the rankings we’ve ever done. The best composite wood bat is the Brett Bros. Maple/Bamboo Wood BBCOR bat. This is a 110 turn (meaning the shape of the bat is for balance) and feels great for a wood bat. I know a lot of folks want a great wood bat for under $100, and there are some limited options, but if you want the best bang for your buck int he wood bat space, they look real close at this Bret Bros Maple Composite wood bat which you can usually pick up at JustBats for right under $100.
Certification: BBCOR
Sizes: 30, 31, 32, 33, 34
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Drop: 3
Swing Weight: Mid
Serial Number: MCBF53
Original Price: $130
Release Month: September 2021
Your first thought is this: The Marucci F5 isn’t under $100. Correct. But, as we state at the beginning of this article, $100 is just too low to find anything worth ranking. Everything under $100 is made in the same plant overseas and shipped to the states with a different paint job. So, if you want to get a ‘best’ bat for your bucks kind of thing, then the Marucci F5 is your bet. Last we checked, it will run you $150 brand new. All that said, we think you can find this bat and many others on eBay for less than $100 that are plenty good and worth your patience in dealing with sellers and the auction process.
Why We Love the 2023 Big Stick Elite
The best wood bat under $100 is the Rawlings Big Stick Elite Adult Wood bat. However, note that some versions of this bat are over $100 (more like $119). But, at the time of this writing and the time we updated it, we could find at least one version of the Big Stick Elite for $99.99. Do a bit of shopping around and see if you can’t pick one of these up. They are, far and away, the best wood bat under $100 and consistently rank out as one of our favorite wood bats too.
Certification: Wood
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Sizes: 30, 31, 32, 33, 34
Drop: 3
Serial Number: I13RBB
Release Month: July 2022
Why We Love the 2022 Maple/Bamboo Wood MB110
This might be the easiest of all the rankings we’ve ever done. The best composite wood bat is the Brett Bros. Maple/Bamboo Wood BBCOR bat. This is a 110 turn (meaning the shape of the bat is for balance) and feels great for a wood bat. I know a lot of folks want a great wood bat for under $100, and there are some limited options, but if you want the best bang for your buck int he wood bat space, they look real close at this Bret Bros Maple Composite wood bat which you can usually pick up at JustBats for right under $100.
Certification: BBCOR
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Sizes: 31, 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5, 34
Drop: 3
Serial Number: MB110ADULTBB
Release Month: July 2018
Why We Love the 2022 F5
Your first thought is this: The Marucci F5 isn’t under $100. Correct. But, as we state at the beginning of this article, $100 is just too low to find anything worth ranking. Everything under $100 is made in the same plant overseas and shipped to the states with a different paint job. So, if you want to get a ‘best’ bat for your bucks kind of thing, then the Marucci F5 is your bet. Last we checked, it will run you $150 brand new. All that said, we think you can find this bat and many others on eBay for less than $100 that are plenty good and worth your patience in dealing with sellers and the auction process.
Certification: BBCOR
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Sizes: 30, 31, 32, 33, 34
Drop: 3
Serial Number: MCBF53
Release Month: September 2021
With the exception of the USA bat space, $100 bats are plentiful. Even during the season, when few bat deals go down, you can find a number of in wrapper bats new from factory by certified vendors. These bats are often not considered high performance or top shelf as they lack the barrel size and max performance factors along the length of the bat. However, plenty of players do just fine with these bats. They also serve well as backups.
With $100 dollars in your pocket, you can make some wise decisions in terms of the best bat to buy. If you have the time, check the used market. If you need something now, with a warranty and new in wrapper, then the above are our best bets.
During the months with lower bat demand (like October) $100 can go a long way on eBay to getting almost any older bat you want. Granted, the bat likely has no warranty and will take a while to get to you. But, if you have the luxury of being patient, check out our guide to buying used bats and our what to buy when article.
A Guide to Bat Size ChartsAs always, especially if you’re going that used route, do not buy the right bat in the wrong size. Instead, choose the right size over EVERYTHING else. If a kid can’t swing the bat because it isn’t the right size, then it’s not worth buying. See our bat size chart to get started.