5 Best Players Weekend Bats

As a way to evoke baseball to its more youthful levels, Major League Baseball (MLB) launched their inaugural Players Weekend from August 25 - 27. The weekend games included players wearing MLB and MLBPA collaborated equipment, including batting gloves, socks, uniforms, cleats, tribute patches, and nicknames.

Of particular interest to JustBats.com were the Players Weekend baseball bats.

Through close relationships with our vendors, JustBats.com is thrilled to offer a limited supply of eleven (11) Players Weekend bats. Based on initial customer feedback, here are the five (5) best bats from Players Weekend:

Marucci Andrew McCutchen Players Weekend Maple Wood Baseball Bat (CUTCH22-MBKY)

Marucci bats are the most widely used wood bats in MLB, and Pittsburgh Pirates' All-Star Andrew McCutchen does well swinging Marucci. This bat is modeled after the one McCutchen used during Players Weekend. The black / yellow colorway is a nod to the team colors, while the Cutch22 on the bat's barrel is in reference to McCutchen's nickname and number. Other features of the CUTCH22-MBKY are:

• Designed after Andrew McCutchen's game model.
• Ideal for players with experience hitting wood bats.
• Large barrel diameter and large tapered knob.
• Balanced swing weight.
• Handcrafted from MLB grade maple wood.

Rawlings Manny Machado Players Weekend Maple Wood Baseball Bat (MY13)

Currently, 28% of MLB players are Dominican. One of the brightest stars from the Dominican Republic is Baltimore Orioles third baseman, Manny Machado. While this Rawlings bat colorway is well done, the two call-outs to Machado's home country make the bat unique. On the barrel is the Dominican Republic's insignia, as well as 305 Born-N-Raised, in reference to Machado's DR area code. Other features of the MY13 are:

• Designed after Manny Machado's game model.
• Dominican Republic theme with a natural / blue / red colorway.
• Wood Saver Technology provides exceptional durability in all climates.
• Factory sealed to ensure preferred weight.
• 2 3/8 inch barrel diameter.

Victus Pro Reserve JC24 Players Weekend Maple Wood Baseball Bat (VRWMJC24-OR/NB)

Some bats were produced for specific players, but Victus took a different approach. This model is the H-Town limited edition bat, as there were only 100 of these bats produced. Notably, George Springer swung the Victus JC24, which helped launch a solo homerun. Other features of the H-Town JC24 are:

• Designed with Houston Astros in mind.
• Cupped end helps improve overall weight distribution.
• ProPACT Finish offers an exceptionally hard surface with big league durability.
• Recommended for contact hitters transitioning from metal to wood.
• Slightly flared knob.

Marucci Anthony Rizzo Players Weekend Maple Wood Baseball Bat (RIZZ44-RB/R)

6 for 11 with two homers. Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo enjoyed Players Weekend. Rizzo was swinging his Marucci bat with a red / blue colorway, Rizz44 on the barrel, and the Marucci logo at the center of the bat with American flag colors. A limited supply of these bats designed after Rizzo's game model was made. Other features of the RIZZ44-RB/R are:

• Designed after Anthony Rizzo's game model.
• American Flag Marucci logo.
• Bone rubbing technique helps close pores and make wood denser.
• Handcrafted from pro-quality maple wood.
• Pro Ink Dot certified to prove slope of grain straightness for MLB approval.

Victus Pro Reserve JC24 Players Weekend Maple Wood Baseball Bat (VRWMJC24-N/NWG)

Only 100 Victus bats of this model were manufactured. But, as beautiful as the city it was made for, the Compass limited edition bat is classic Seattle. The barrel features a compass that is a trademark of the Seattle Mariners logo, while the natural / Northwest Green colorway makes the bat pop even more. Other features of the Compass JC24 are:

• Designed with Seattle Mariners in mind.
• Recommended for contact hitters transitioning from metal to wood.
• Cupped end helps improved overall weight distribution.
• Pro quality hard gloss maple wood construction delivers a premium pop.
• ProPact Finish offers an exceptionally hard surface with big league durability.

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