Marucci CATX2 Connect Senior League (-8) USA Baseball Bat

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MarucciSKU: MSBCCX28USA-28/20

Size: 28"
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Sale price$149.99 Regular price$249.99
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BTL Staff Review

The CATX2 Connect -8 carries more weight in the barrel and is a great fit for a stronger USA hitter. We like it for gap and middle-of-the-order hitters who already prefer a loaded bat and want to drive the baseball. It feels smooth when you make contact and has plenty of pop when the barrel is on time.

Description

  • Certification: USA Baseball
  • Drop: -8
  • Swing Weight: End-Loaded
  • Barrel Diameter: 2 5/8 inches
  • Construction: Two-piece hybrid
  • Barrel Material: AZR Alloy
  • Handle Material: Composite
  • Connection: SDX LT2 Connection
  • Barrel Design: Ring-free, multi-variable wall
  • End Cap: Liquid-Gel End Cap
  • Grip: Enhanced Soft-Touch Grip
  • Warranty: One year
Little League & Rec Ball
USA Bats
USA Baseball is a different certification standard than USSSA. Required in Little League, Cal Ripken, Babe Ruth, and most rec leagues. A USSSA bat is not legal in a USA league and vice versa. Always check your league requirements before buying.
Age Height Length Drop
4–6 Under 3'8" 24"–25" -11, -12
7–8 3'8"–4'0" 25"–27" -10, -11
9–10 4'0"–4'5" 27"–28" -10
11–12 4'5"–4'9" 28"–30" -8, -10 Most Common
13+ 4'9"+ 30"–31" -8

Understanding Drop Weight
Drop weight is the difference between a bat's length in inches and its weight in ounces. A 32" bat with a -3 drop weighs 29 oz.
-3Heaviest
14U, HS & CollegeBBCOR and wood. Required at 14U and above.
-5Heavy
13U / Advanced 12UStandard for 13U. Strong 12U players may move here early.
-8Moderate
12UDevelops power without losing too much bat speed.
-10Light
10U–11UMost common youth drop. Most Common
-11/-12Lightest
8U and UnderTee ball and beginners.

Who is the CATX2 Connect (-8) best suited for?

It fits a stronger, experienced youth hitter who wants more barrel momentum and a powerful hybrid construction.

What makes this a hybrid bat?

It combines an AZR Alloy barrel with a composite handle and two-piece connection.

How does the end-loaded swing affect performance?

It places more mass toward the barrel, creating additional momentum when the hitter meets the ball out front.

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