Marucci Gamer Maple Wood Baseball Bat MVEGMR-BK, Black

The Marucci Gamer Maple Wood Baseball Bat (MVEGMR-BK) is a handcrafted maple bat in a black finish with gold Gamer graphics, made in the USA. It is a natural transition bat for a baseball player moving from aluminum to wood, and a solid everyday wood bat for wood bat leagues, showcases and batting practice. A slight end load puts a little extra mass in the barrel for drive through the zone, while the tapered handle keeps the bat comfortable and controllable in the hands.

Top-Quality Maple

Maple is the hardest and densest of the common bat woods, which is why it is the most popular choice for players who want firm contact and carry off the barrel. The Gamer is turned from top-quality maple and finished with a pro cupped barrel end, which trims a little weight from the tip of the bat to keep the swing quick. Hard maple rewards a hitter who squares the ball up and tells him plainly when he does not, which is exactly why so many hitters train with wood.

Why Hitters Move From Aluminum to Wood

A metal bat forgives a lot: balls off the end or in on the hands still find grass. Wood does not. Swinging maple teaches a hitter to stay inside the ball and find the barrel, because the sweet spot is smaller and a mishit stings. Many players use a wood bat for tee work and batting practice for exactly that reason, then carry the habit into games. The Gamer gives a high school or adult player a real maple game bat for that transition without stepping straight into a premium pro model.

Balance, Handle and Feel

The Gamer swings with a slight end load, so there is a bit more mass out in the barrel for hitters who want to drive the ball. The tapered handle and knob give a smooth, comfortable feel for better grip and bat control. The black finish with gold lettering gives it a classic, clean look at the plate.

Choosing a Length

The Gamer comes in 31, 32, 33 and 34 inches. Most players do best matching the length of the game bat they already swing well. Wood bats generally run heavier for their length than a -10 or -5 metal bat, and the Gamer swings with an approximate -3 length-to-weight ratio, so a player coming off a lighter drop may want to stay at the same length or drop an inch until he is used to the weight.

Caring for a Maple Bat

• Hit with the logo facing up or facing you, so contact lands on the strongest face of the grain
• Use real leather baseballs; dimpled machine balls and rubber cage balls are hard on wood
• Avoid batting practice in very cold weather, when wood is more likely to break
• Store the bat indoors, away from car trunks and damp garages
• Do not knock cleats with the barrel or bang the bat on the ground

Who This Wood Baseball Bat Is For

• High school and adult baseball players making the jump from aluminum to wood
• Players in wood bat leagues, wood bat tournaments and showcases
• Hitters who want a maple bat for tee work, front toss and batting practice
• Coaches stocking a wood bat for training stations

Marucci Gamer Maple Wood Baseball Bat Specifications

• Model: MVEGMR-BK
• Wood: maple
• Finish: black with gold Gamer graphics
• Barrel end: cupped
• Swing weight: slight end load
• Approximate length-to-weight ratio: -3
• Lengths: 31, 32, 33 and 34 inches
• Made in the USA
• Sport: baseball

More Wood and Training Bats

See all of our wood baseball bats. To sharpen barrel control on wood, the Old Hickory FT1 Flat Sided Trainer Bat rewards square contact, and the Pow'r Wrap Bat Weight - Baseball adds resistance for on-deck swings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Gamer BBCOR certified?

No. It is a solid wood bat, so it carries no BBCOR stamp. Wood bats are allowed in many leagues that require BBCOR for metal bats, but check your league's rules.

What does the cupped end do?

Cupping the barrel end removes a little wood from the tip, which lightens the swing weight slightly.

How heavy is each length?

The Gamer runs about a -3 length-to-weight ratio. Wood bats vary a little bat to bat, so exact weights are not listed.