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It is a cost issue. Metal bats last longer than wood bats, so over time it cost less than replacing a lot of bats each year due to breakage. Even if college players supplied their own bats, it would be too expensive to go through 5-6 bats in a year.

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Q: Why does college baseball use metal bats?
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