2020 Louisville Slugger Meta
The Short Answer
It depends on the length. The 33 inch 2020 Meta BBCOR was decertified effective February 21, 2020 and is not legal in NCAA or NFHS play. The 31, 32, and 34 inch versions remained on the BBCOR certified list and are legal.
Specifications
- Sport: baseball
- Material: composite, three-piece
- Barrel diameter: 2.625 inches
- Drop options: -3
- Lengths: 30 to 34 inches
- Certifications carried: BBCOR (DECERTIFIED 2020-02-21, sizes 33/-3)
League by league legality
| League and division | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USSSA 8U-12U | Check size | Decertified in sizes 33/-3 (2020-02-21); other sizes remain approved. |
| USSSA 13U | Check size | Decertified in sizes 33/-3 (2020-02-21); other sizes remain approved. |
| USSSA 14U | Check size | Decertified in sizes 33/-3 (2020-02-21); other sizes remain approved. |
| USSSA 15U-18U (Scholastic) | Check size | Decertified in sizes 33/-3 (2020-02-21); other sizes remain approved. |
| Little League Majors and below | Not legal | Requires USA-BASEBALL; this bat does not carry an approved matching certification. |
| Little League Intermediate (50/70) and Junior | Check size | Decertified in sizes 33/-3 (2020-02-21); other sizes remain approved. |
| Little League Senior League | Check size | Decertified in sizes 33/-3 (2020-02-21); other sizes remain approved. |
| NFHS (High School) High School | Check size | Decertified in sizes 33/-3 (2020-02-21); other sizes remain approved. |
| NCAA College | Check size | Decertified in sizes 33/-3 (2020-02-21); other sizes remain approved. |
Verdicts use the certifications listed above and published league rules. Local leagues and events can be stricter. Last checked September 25, 2026. To check one division, use the Bat Legality Checker.
The 2020 Meta is a well known case of a bat losing certification in one length. The WSU Sports Science Lab decertified the 33 inch version effective February 21, 2020, covering model numbers BBMTB3-20, the Meta Gold LBBMTB3-20, and the custom CBBMTB3-20V-CSTM. NFHS announced the decertification for high school play on March 3, 2020.
Only the 33 inch was affected. When we checked the WSU list in September 2026, BBMTB3-20 was still certified in 31, 32, and 34 inches. The stamp printed on the barrel is the same either way, so the length and model number decide it.
If you are buying a used 2020 Meta, check the length first. A 33 inch is not legal for high school or college play, whatever the listing says.
The Bottom Line
Check the length. The 33 inch 2020 Meta is not legal where BBCOR is required; the 31, 32, and 34 inch versions are.
Related
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Frequently Asked Questions
The WSU Sports Science Lab, which certifies BBCOR bats, decertified the 33 inch models effective February 21, 2020. NFHS applied it to high school play.
Yes. Only the 33 inch versions were decertified. The other lengths were still on the BBCOR certified list as of September 2026.
Do not use it in games that require BBCOR. It can still be a practice bat. If you sell it, say clearly that it is decertified.
Last reviewed: September 25, 2026