BBCoR bats are a type of baseball bat designed to meet the performance standards set by the British Baseball Federation (BBF). The BBCOR standard was created in 2000 to reduce the number of home runs hit in youth baseball games. BBCoR bats are typically made of composite materials, which give them a lower coefficient of restitution (COR) than bats made of wood or metal. This means that the ball does not rebound off the bat as quickly, resulting in less distance and fewer home runs.
BBCoR bats are mandatory for use in all BBC-sanctioned youth baseball games. They are also used in some high school and college baseball leagues. BBCoR bats have been shown to be effective in reducing the number of home runs hit in youth baseball games. In one study, the use of BBCoR bats resulted in a 50% decrease in the number of home runs hit.
