2024 Marucci Aluminum Fungo Wood Bat Review
Marucci's aluminum fungo — a long, ultra-light coach's bat for hitting grounders and fly balls in practice, not a gamer.
The Score
How we score ↗The grade, density and grain of the billet — slope-of-grain, ink-dot certification, and whether it’s a true pro-cut. The headline for a wood bat. A primary driver of the overall score.
Barrel size and the turn-model profile (110/243/271/I13 and the like) — how much hitting surface and forgiveness the shape gives you.
How the wood feels and sounds at contact — the flex/stiffness of the handle, and the crack off a quality billet.
How well the wood holds up — density and grain quality (and, for composite wood, engineered toughness). Far more important on a wood bat than on alloy.
How hard the ball comes off for a wood bat — real, but a lighter factor here since wood isn’t about chasing max exit velocity.
Quality per dollar versus comparable pro-grade or composite wood. Shown for context; NOT factored into the overall score.
Why this score: Preliminary score from the bat's construction, class, brand and price — an honest first pass we refine as we test more and any independent lab data appears.
Our Review
This is a training tool, not a game bat: a long, very light aluminum fungo built for coaches to hit consistent grounders and fly balls during practice. Durability is the point — aluminum won't crack like a wood fungo. Judged as a fungo it's a dependable, affordable staple at $89.99.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Long, light design for easy practice reps
- Durable aluminum won't crack like wood
Cons
- Training tool only — not a game bat
- Not built for performance hitting
Full Specifications
| Brand | Marucci |
|---|---|
| Model | Aluminum Fungo |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Pro-grade maple |
| Model # | MTRBFA |
| Drop | -13 |
| Barrel | 2 1/2" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $89.99 |
Where to Buy
2024 Marucci Aluminum Fungo Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2024 Marucci Aluminum Fungo a good Wood bat?
We rate it 7.9/10 (Grade B). Marucci's aluminum fungo — a long, ultra-light coach's bat for hitting grounders and fly balls in practice, not a gamer.
What drops does the Aluminum Fungo come in?
The 2024 Aluminum Fungo Wood comes in -13.
How much does the 2024 Aluminum Fungo cost?
MSRP is $89.99. We've seen it for $90. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
New to buying bats? Read our bat sizing guide, certifications explained, or browse all guides.
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Sources: CheapBats — Marucci Aluminum Fungo Bat -13oz MTRBFA