re: Metal bats or wooden bats?

Metal bats came into play in the late 60's or early 70's.

It was an economic decision. Wooden bats break and they cost was the main reason for the switch to aluminum.

College baseball was not as big as it is today and baseball programs were hanging on by the skin of their teeth.

The decision was made and it has not changed. Professional baseball still hung onto wood bats.

I think today you could make the argument to get rid of aluminum bats due to safety. The ball flies off of metal bats much faster than wood and pitchers are at risk.

IMO there would be a lot of pull back from the smaller schools and conferences due to cost.