FASTPITCH BUYING GUIDE · UPDATED OCT 28, 2026
Best Fastpitch Bats Under $100
Good fastpitch bats for newer and growing players with an MSRP of $100 or less.
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Ranked by published scores
Ranked by meta score: every published review-site and retailer rating, normalized to 10. How we score.
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1-pc Alloy · Drop -11 · 27–31″ · 2¼″ barrel
A low-cost Ghost-branded youth bat for very young fastpitch players who want something light and legal before moving into pricier models.
MSRP $69.95
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1-pc Alloy · Drop -12 · 28–33″ · 2¼″ barrel
Simple youth fastpitch alloy from Easton?s Diamond Gem lane, built to keep first-time players comfortable and confident.
MSRP $89.99
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1-pc Alloy · Drop -10, -11, -12 · 24–30″ · 2¼″ barrel
Very accessible entry-level fastpitch option for young players just starting out.
MSRP $79.99
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1-pc Alloy · Drop -13 · 24–29″ · 2¼″ barrel
A true entry-level fastpitch bat for the youngest girls moving from backyard swings into league tee-ball or early coach pitch.
MSRP $59.95
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1-pc Alloy · Drop -11, -12 · 24–29″ · 2¼″ barrel
Very small-player fastpitch starter with short lengths that make sense for tee-ball and intro coach-pitch seasons.
MSRP $69.95
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1-pc Alloy · Drop -10 · 24–30″ · 2¼″ barrel
Very entry-level fastpitch bat for rec ball, younger hitters, and families who need a cheap legal option fast.
MSRP $59.99
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1-pc Alloy · Drop -11 · 27–32″ · 2¼″ barrel
Balanced one-piece Marucci alloy aimed at younger fastpitch hitters who want a cleaner feel than the very cheapest starter bats.
MSRP $99.95
New & not yet rated
No review site or retailer has published a score for these yet, including the new 2027 models. Listed newest first, then by price. We never estimate.
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1-pc Alloy · Drop -12 · 27–31″ · 2¼″ barrel
Light -12 one-piece alloy youth fastpitch bat.
MSRP $99.99