Although still a relatively young company, Marucci has quite an impressive resume. Already the most popular wood bat among MLB players, Marucci is quickly becoming on the most popular alloy bat for players of all ages. The CAT8 Connect features the AZ105 alloy, the strongest alloy in Marucci's impressive line of bats. With a multi-wall design, the CAT8 Connect will go toe to toe with any bat on the market for pure pop without sacrificing sweet spot size. The CAT8 Connect features a power-loaded barrel for a more end-loaded feel, perfect for power hitters. The two-piece design allows for more flex during your swing while simultaneously further reducing vibration when compared with one-piece bats. Marucci sports an impressive collection of collegiate baseball programs swinging their bats, including LSU, Baylor, Louisiana Tech, and Memphis so you can trust this bat for any age of player. This bat is BBCOR certified and is available in -5 sizes 30″-32″.