Is It Possible to Get Bat Ordering Records?

[Jobu]

I am new to bats and I see many references to player ordering records. I am curious if these records exist somewhere for people to look through. It would be fun to have the full list.

Thanks

[bat_master]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Re...8AAOSwj-5eOvAf

This book has ordering records for many, but not all, hall of fame players.

[Jobu]

Thanks! That is a very good start.

What about other players and companies other than Louisville Slugger? As I am looking around at listings and completed sales I feel like I am seeing references to records a lot of places and for non-HOFers. That got me to wondering where all of that info resides.

[bat_master]

As authenticator for PSA, John Taube has access to records. There are a few other people that have them but it is few and far between.

As far as I know, while some companies are helpful with questions about bats, I think most are hesitant to give out any sort of player ordering information. Louisville Sluggers records are really the only ones that have been made available.

[Jobu]

Thanks Tim, that is what it was starting to look like to me as I tried to find them.

It would be terrific if there would be a way to have public records for guys that have been retired for 5 years, or something similar. I can see not wanting to share for active players, but it would be a terrific historical resource for the public to have.

At least I know that I can quit trying to find the records.

[JoeDfan]

I actually emailed a company once (I think Victus or Chandler) and asked if a bat was a gamer or a store model. To my surprise, a lady emailed me back right away and said yes, it is a gamer.
So if you have a specific question about a bat, they might get back to you.

[jcmtiger]

Originally Posted by Jobu

I am new to bats and I see many references to player ordering records. I am curious if these records exist somewhere for people to look through. It would be fun to have the full list.

Thanks

There are bat ordering books out there. I had 3 or 4 at one time. Got them when I Bought a large collection from someone that worked at Briggs Tiger Stadium. Louisville Slugger length & weight with players name. Sold a few years ago. Joe

[Mark]

Originally Posted by jcmtiger

There are bat ordering books out there. I had 3 or 4 at one time. Got them when I Bought a large collection from someone that worked at Briggs Tiger Stadium. Louisville Slugger length & weight with players name. Sold a few years ago. Joe

Were these records kept by someone in the Tiger's front office?

[jcmtiger]

Originally Posted by Mark

Were these records kept by someone in the Tiger's front office?

Yes, they were booklets about 5” x 3”. Carbon copies stayed With the book & original was sent to company With the order. Not sure if I have pictures, will check. Joe