Let’s start a game used bat thread.

[JoeDfan]

I think this one falls in that nebulous "could go either way category"; but I was thrilled to add this Hanna Batrite Cochrane to my collection. I have not actually seen a Cochrane one before with the bat logo.

[Mark]

Originally Posted by JoeDfan

I think this one falls in that nebulous "could go either way category"; but I was thrilled to add this Hanna Batrite Cochrane to my collection. I have not actually seen a Cochrane one before with the bat logo.

That's a beauty. Regarding its "category," what are some of the pro's and con's on the bat?

[JoeDfan]

Thanks. From the literature I have read, the Hanna Batrite TA line was offered at the professional level, but also apparently available from the catalog for sale to the general public.
The "pros" I think are that they have been directly seen in photographs with big name players. For example, there is a photo of Ruth dated 1931 on ebay right now that clearly shows some Hanna bats directly next to him (with the model branding NOT around the ears of the bat logo, an important distinction, I think). This bat also does match post-1930 Cochrane LS orders at 34".

"Cons" are, the weight is a bit heavier than his LS orders, currently at 35.5 ounces. Also, as mentioned before, I believe they were offered in the catalog, so that is a big con.

It has a "G" carved into the knob, but I think that is, at best, circumstantial.

Cochrane pro models in general are super rare, I think, so I was delighted to grab it. However, I don't think I can say either way if Cochrane actually used it or not without some kind of additional evidence.

That all being said, I will note that the bat has significant contact on the left-barrel, to the point of obvious grain separation. But the right barrel is intact, with no separation at all. That is consistent with the PSA Pro Bat Facts page.

I only have a couple of Hanna bats, so I would imagine that some other experts here on the forum would have far more expertise than me here. I invite them to please correct me if I am wrong on any of this.

[sayhey24]

Sean I think you sum it up pretty well.

Either way that's a great looking Cochrane bat and I don't recall seeing a Cochrane Hanna before.
One other point -- I'd rather have the bat be a little bit heavy than a little bit light.

Enjoy!

Greg

[eastonfalcon19]

Sean beautiful bat. The Batrites have always been a favorite of mine and have a few in my collection. My Gehringer bat falls into your category. Instead of a model number there is a "GF" 5 after Gehringer. I've seen one other bat with this marking and it was a Crabtree bat sold by Mears.


The second Batrite bat I have is a Goose Goslin type. Stamped on the barrel is "Goslin Type". Again this falls into your category of being used or not used by the player. Mears sold a Babe Ruth bat with the same markings and they listed it as Game used. I always thought that if it didn't have "TA" then it wasn't their top line. I also thought that if a bat has "Type" then it is considered a retail bat. If in fact the Goslin bat is a retail bat then it must of been a strong individual buying it because it weighs a ton. I've attached the link to the Babe Ruth bat on Mears.

https://www.mearsonlineauctions.com/...ntoryid=114038

[sayhey24]

I think Hannas are great looking.

Here are some of mine -- all are flying bat logos except the Cronin.
I think the Rice and Simmons are most likely to be gamers.

Greg

[JoeDfan]

Great bats!
I am curious as to why you suspect they are gamers; do they have any side-writing or anything?

Here is my only other Hanna Batrite; this one probably rates at the top two of my collection.

[eastonfalcon19]

Man that is some great lumber. As far as dating these bats, are the Georgia Drivers late 20s to 1930 and Beaver Driver 1930s?

[Clutch-Hitter]

Originally Posted by JoeDfan

Great bats!
I am curious as to why you suspect they are gamers; do they have any side-writing or anything?

Here is my only other Hanna Batrite; this one probably rates at the top two of my collection.

Great bat!

[qed2190]

I have a Hanna Batrite Ruth bat that is the same as this one https://www.mearsonlineauctions.com/...lot101844.aspx with the exception of the number 55 following Ruth’s name, mine is 56. Does anyone have any information regarding these numbers? Thanks Larry

[Clutch-Hitter]

Originally Posted by qed2190

I have a Hanna Batrite Ruth bat that is the same as this one https://www.mearsonlineauctions.com/...lot101844.aspx with the exception of the number 55 following Ruth’s name, mine is 56. Does anyone have any information regarding these numbers? Thanks Larry

Yours measures 36 inches? I believe Ruth was model five and the subsequent number denotes length. Haven't read up on it for a while but believe that's the case.

Model Player
1 Frank Frisch
2 Bucky Harris
3 Lloyd Waner
5 Babe Ruth
6 Tony Lazzeri
10. Rogers Hornsby
11 Lou Gehrig (old model)
13 Harry Heilman
14 Tris Speaker
15 Ty Cobb
16 Paul Waner
17 Leon Goslin
18 Hazen Cuyler
19 Ken Williams
20 Sam Crawford
21 George Sisler
23 Frank Schulte
30 Pat Crawford
31 Billy Rhiel
32 Dutch Legett
39 Cy Williams
40 Mickey Cochrane
41 Eddie Roush
42 Walter Halas
43 Travis Jackson
47 Jim Bottomley
48 Al Simmons
50 Busto
75 Joe Jackson
76 Jimmy Foxx
77 Lou Gehrig (new model)
80 Eddie Collins (not listed in the 1930 Batrite catalog)
82 Chuck Klein (not listed in the 1930 Batrite catalog)
83 Hack Wilson (not listed in the 1930 Batrite catalog)
HT Crabtree (not listed in the 1930 Batrite catalog)

http://mearsonline.com/Solving-th/





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[qed2190]

Yes, it is 36". Thanks for the quick reply. - Larry

[doug.goodman]

LA Dodger legend

[Clutch-Hitter]

Nice bat, Doug