Posted By:
John HarrellClint,
I have about half a dozen ring bats, maybe more. My goal is to write a book about the evolution of the baseball bat, showing different shapes, styles, and woods. I've been collecting info for about two years and hope to begin soon. Here's a pic I've posted before, an 1880's double x (XX) bat.
Here's a J.F. Hillerich ring bat that dates pre-1897, before J.F. Hillerich & Son.
