Rawlings 318 Player Preferred Ash Wood Baseball Bat RPA6318
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Rawlings 318 Player Preferred Ash Wood Baseball Bat RPA6318 - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Rawlings 318 Player Preferred Ash Wood Baseball Bat RPA6318 - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
The classic ash gamer that hits ropes and costs less than a tank of gas.
Rawlings 318 Player Preferred Ash Wood Baseball Bat RPA6318
Description
Rawlings kept it simple and deadly with the Player Preferred 318: pro-grade Northern White Ash carved into a balanced, medium-barrel profile that’s been turning singles into doubles for decades. Big 2.5" barrel, thin 29/32" handle, and a flared knob give you that traditional ash whip with plenty of hitting surface—perfect for the hitter who loves feel, flex, and that unmistakable wood “CRACK” that carries over the fence. Natural finish with black branding, cupped end for perfect balance, and a price tag that makes it the smartest wood bat in any dugout.
Step up with the everyday ash that outperforms its price every single swing. Swing the Rawlings 318 Player Preferred and start peppering gaps.
Shop the rest of our Rawlings wood bats, everything on the Rawlings baseball bats page, or compare across brands — see all wood bats. Youth sizes live on the youth wood bats page.
318 Turning Model
Medium-large 2.5" barrel, thin handle, flared knob—balanced profile loved by contact and gap hitters.
Premium Northern White Ash
Lighter, whippier, and more forgiving than maple with huge barrel flex on contact.
Cupped End
Drops weight for faster swing speed and ideal balance.
Large Barrel Design
Extra hitting surface without going full end-load.
Key Features
- Pro-Style Flared Knob – Locks your bottom hand in place for total control
- Approximate –3 to –4 Drop (varies by length) – Adult sizing, perfect for high school, college, and wood-bat leagues
- No warranty
Who This Bat Is Built For
High school and college players who want real wood performance on a real-world budget. The contact hitter who lives for line drives, the weekend wood-bat warrior, and anyone who loves the lively feel of ash but doesn’t want to spend $150+ to get it. One round of BP and you’ll understand why so many pros still keep an ash 318 in the bag—it just hits different.
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 | RPA6318 |
|---|---|
| Series | Player Preferred |
| Sizes | 31" | 32" | 33" | 34" |
| Wood | Ash |
| Certification | Wood — legal in wood-bat and pro-style leagues |
| Warranty | No Warranty Manufacturer Warranty |
| In the Box | 1x RPA6318 |
Why Buy From CheapBats.com?
- Free shipping on every bat — orders by 12pm PT ship same business day
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- 30-day returns with no restocking fees
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- Since 2002 online — and in store since 1961
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.
