Rawlings 162Y Player Preferred Ash Youth Wood Baseball Bat RPAY6162Y
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Rawlings 162Y Player Preferred Ash Youth Wood Baseball Bat RPAY6162Y - 28" is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Rawlings 162Y Player Preferred Ash Youth Wood Baseball Bat RPAY6162Y - 28" is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
The perfect first “real” wood bat that actually feels good to swing.
Rawlings 162Y Player Preferred Ash Youth Wood Baseball Bat RPAY6162Y
Description
Rawlings built the 162Y Player Preferred for the young hitters ready to ditch aluminum and start training like the pros—without the intimidation of a heavy stick. Premium Northern White Ash gives it that classic lively flex and huge sweet spot, while the youth-specific 162 turning keeps the barrel manageable and the handle thin enough for smaller hands. Light natural finish, cupped end, and balanced so perfectly that kids forget they’re swinging wood. One front-toss round and that pure ash “CRACK” becomes addictive.
Give them the wood bat that feels like cheating (in the best way). Swing the 162Y Player Preferred Ash and watch the love for real baseball begin.
Shop the rest of our Rawlings wood bats, everything on the Rawlings baseball bats page, or compare across brands — see all wood bats.
162Y Youth Turning Model
2.35" barrel, thin 7/8" handle, flared knob—scaled-down pro profile for easy on young wrists.
Premium Northern White Ash
Lightweight, whippy, and forgiving with real wood pop and feel.
Cupped End
Drops weight for faster swing speed and perfect youth balance.
Large Sweet Spot Design
Extra hitting surface so kids make solid contact early and often.
Flared Knob
Keeps the bat secure in small hands swing after swing.
Key Features
- Approximate –6 to –8 Drop (varies by length) – Ideal for 8–12 year-olds transitioning to wood
- No warranty
Who This Bat Is Built For
The 8–12-year-old ready to swing real wood in practice, wood-bat tournaments, or just because they want to hit like their favorite big leaguer. Travel ball kids prepping for BBCOR, coaches who want an affordable team bat that lasts, and parents who love hearing that crisp wood sound instead of a hollow ping. One cage session and it becomes “my lucky bat”—because nothing builds confidence like roping line drives with real ash.
Best for:
- Wood-bat league players, and hitters who train with wood for feel and barrel control
Consider a different bat if:
- Your league requires a certified metal bat for games — see BBCOR bats, USSSA bats or USA bats
- You want a bat that will not break in the cage — bamboo and composite-wood models are on the wood bats page
Full Specifications
| Model / SKU | RPAY6162Y |
|---|---|
| Series | Player Preferred |
| Construction | Alloy |
| Sizes | 27" | 28" | 29" | 30" | 31" |
| Wood | Ash |
| Certification | Wood — legal in wood-bat and pro-style leagues |
| Warranty | No Warranty Manufacturer Warranty |
| In the Box | 1x RPAY6162Y |
Why Buy From CheapBats.com?
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FAQ
Does a wood bat have a warranty?
No — wood bats carry no breakage warranty from any manufacturer, including this one. Hitting with the label up or down (grain facing the pitcher) and avoiding cage balls in cold weather is the best protection.
Maple, ash or birch?
Maple is the hardest and densest — the most pop and the most popular, but it can shatter on a bad mishit. Ash is lighter with more flex and the traditional feel; it flakes rather than snaps. Birch sits between the two: nearly as hard as maple with some of ash's flex, and it gets harder as you hit with it.
What size should I get?
Size for bat speed first — a bat you can swing quickly beats a heavier one you drag through the zone. If you're between sizes, most players do better with the shorter/lighter option.
Is it covered by a warranty?
Yes — a full no warranty Rawlings manufacturer warranty against breakage and defects, honored through us as an authorized dealer.
