A fungo is the coach's bat: longer and lighter than a game bat, built to hit hundreds of ground balls and fly balls in a practice without wearing out your arm. Our Tater® fungo bats are pro-grade maple or birch, hand-built in our Cheshire, Connecticut shop. Here's what a fungo does, how infield and outfield fungos differ and which one to get.
What is a fungo bat?
A fungo is a long, light bat with a narrow barrel that coaches use to hit ground balls and fly balls to fielders in practice. The lighter swing weight and narrower barrel let a coach hit clean, accurate reps all practice long, something a game bat can't keep up. Fungos are practice tools, not game bats, and they aren't legal for game play.
Our fungos at a glance
| IF1 Infield Fungo | PS150 Outfield Fungo | Mystery Fungo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for | Infield ground balls | Outfield fly balls and ground balls | Any practice, fast |
| Feel | Balanced | End-loaded | Varies (we pick the fungo) |
| Barrel | 2.25", extra mid-barrel thickness | 2.438" | Varies |
| Handle | 31/32" | .890" | Varies |
| Knob | 2" flared | Traditional 1.75" | Varies |
| Lengths | 33" to 36" | 33" to 36" | Short (33" to 34") or long (35" to 36") |
| Wood | Maple or birch | Maple or birch | Maple or birch (we pick) |
IF1 Infield Fungo: precise ground balls
The IF1 is built for infield work. Its 2.25" barrel has extra thickness in the middle, which creates a concentrated contact point for crisp, punchy ground balls you can place where you want them. It's balanced and light, with a 31/32" handle and a 2" flared knob that stay comfortable through hundreds of swings, so you can run a full infield session without wearing down.
PS150 Outfield Fungo: fly balls with less effort
The PS150 is our end-loaded fungo. With more weight toward the end of the barrel, it builds natural momentum on every swing, so the bat does the work and lifts fly balls cleanly to the outfield. The thin .890" handle and narrow 2.438" barrel keep it light enough to swing all practice. It's the pick for outfield work, mixed BP and full-team practice.
Infield or outfield fungo?
- Mostly infield ground balls: the IF1. The balanced feel and concentrated barrel make it easy to place grounders precisely.
- Mostly fly balls, or a mix: the PS150. The end-loaded weight lifts fly balls to the outfield with less effort.
- A coach who does both: plenty of coaches keep one of each.
What length fungo do I need?
Our fungos come in 33" to 36".
- 33" to 34": shorter coaches and coaches who hit mostly infield ground balls, for better barrel control.
- 35" to 36": taller coaches and coaches who hit more fly balls, for extra reach and control over the ball's flight.
Mystery Fungo: a Tater fungo, fast
The Mystery Fungo is for coaches who want a fungo now and don't need to pick the colors. You choose a short (33" to 34") or long (35" to 36") fungo, and we pick the fungo and its colorway from what's in our shop. Sometimes that's one of our limited-edition colorways. It ships in 1 to 2 business days and comes with:
- Free name engraving, up to 15 characters
- An optional 0.5mm HNDL grip wrap
- Our money-back satisfaction guarantee
The best coach's gift in baseball
A custom-engraved fungo is one of the best gifts you can give a coach, the kind of thing that sits in the office for years. We engrave fungos with the coach's name, the program and the year. Buying for a team, a coaches' clinic or an end-of-season gift? Email contact@taterbaseball.com for bulk pricing, or get in touch.
Built like our game bats
Every Tater fungo is hand-built in our Cheshire, Connecticut shop from pro-grade maple or birch, to the same quality standard as our pro game bats, and backed by a 30-day limited warranty. See how a bat comes together in how a wood bat is actually made.
Shop all our fungo bats, or pair them with our training bats for the full practice setup.
FAQ
What is a fungo bat used for?
Coaches use a fungo to hit ground balls and fly balls to fielders in practice. It's longer and lighter than a game bat, with a narrower barrel, so a coach can hit hundreds of accurate reps without tiring out.
Can you use a fungo in a game?
No. Fungos are practice tools and aren't legal for game play.
What's the difference between an infield and an outfield fungo?
Our IF1 Infield Fungo is balanced with a concentrated barrel for precise ground balls. Our PS150 Outfield Fungo is end-loaded, so it lifts fly balls to the outfield with less effort.
What length fungo should I get?
Our fungos come in 33" to 36". Go shorter (33" to 34") for infield work and better control, and longer (35" to 36") for fly balls and more reach.
What wood are your fungos made from?
Maple or birch. Maple is denser, with the hardest hitting surface; birch flexes a little more. More in maple vs birch.
Can you engrave a fungo?
Yes. We engrave fungos with a coach's name, the program and the year, and the Mystery Fungo includes free name engraving up to 15 characters.
Key takeaways
- A fungo is a long, light practice bat built for coaches to hit hundreds of ground balls and fly balls without wearing out.
- The IF1 Infield Fungo is balanced for precise grounders; the PS150 Outfield Fungo is end-loaded to lift fly balls with less effort.
- Our fungos come in 33" to 36"; the Mystery Fungo ships in 1 to 2 business days with free name engraving.
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