If you're a potential pro prospect, it behooves you to play with a wood bat and get better at it. That's what you'll use in the minors and, if it comes to pass, the majors. It won't help you hit .750, but if you can play, no matter what your numbers are, they'll find you.

If you're just a kid playing high school ball and that's the end of it, why cheat yourself? Bat with a rocket launcher and take advantage of it, getting loud hits with bad swings and off-center contact. Same with golfers, tennis players or any other athlete: Use the best equipment you can afford and have fun.