Resource for Bat Information

[BosseFieldBoy]

I'm looking into starting a vintage bat collection. Game-used, store model, game issued, index - anything. That said, I don't know anything about bats and how to distinguish between the various kinds. Can anyone point me to a resource about how to distinguish between store model vs professional model, where to research bat specs, etc.?

Thanks,
Mike

[Vintage Yankee]

Here are a few...

http://webpages.charter.net/birdbats/Birdbats/Identifying%20Bats.htm

http://keymancollectibles.com/bats.htm

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/forumdisplay.php/27-Experts-Corner

[Huysmans]

Hi there Mike

Just to help you out a bit....

I would suggest spending a good amount of time learning about bats before purchasing and starting a collection. As you stated, you don't know much about bats yet, and with limited knowledge you'll probably end up buying a number of bats that as your collection and knowledge progresses, you really don't want or need.
The fact that you reached out to research and learn about bats is a perfect start!
All the best, and enjoy your day collecting!

....just please stay away from the 19th century ring bats I covet :D

[bat_master]

I'm looking into starting a vintage bat collection. Game-used, store model, game issued, index - anything. That said, I don't know anything about bats and how to distinguish between the various kinds. Can anyone point me to a resource about how to distinguish between store model vs professional model, where to research bat specs, etc.?

Thanks,
Mike

Feel free to email me if you have any questions about any bats.

[jbsports33]

Check out the book Smithsonian Baseball by Stephen Wong - Louisville Slugger website has some info as well - good luck!

Jimmy