Bats

[JoeDfan]

Some (not all) pro model bats can be distinguished by a model number on the knob, or the presence/absence of inch notations or whatnot. It varies by era, manufacturer, etc.

If you just plan on collecting this one bat, you are all set, you know what it is.

But, if like me, you start to become addicted to collecting bats, do your research and start learning everything you can about them. The smallest detail can be the difference between a real gamer, and a store model.

There is a great book by Vince Malta on Louisville Slugger bats; if you turn into a bat collector, this is a MUST have, along with a few others.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by JoeDfan

Some (not all) pro model bats can be distinguished by a model number on the knob, or the presence/absence of inch notations or whatnot. It varies by era, manufacturer, etc.

If you just plan on collecting this one bat, you are all set, you know what it is.

But, if like me, you start to become addicted to collecting bats, do your research and start learning everything you can about them. The smallest detail can be the difference between a real gamer, and a store model.

There is a great book by Vince Malta on Louisville Slugger bats; if you turn into a bat collector, this is a MUST have, along with a few others.

He knows what he is talking about. I wanted one Wade Boggs bat. After being friends with Sean for some time I now have 21 bats in my collection. I wouldn't call it addiction, more habit forming.

I have never got a bat and started shaking wanting another instantly. I have never decided buying bats was more important than living in a house. I have never went to buy a bat and woke up 3 days later in a Piggly Wiggly with a black eye and a sore ass clutching a bat. Now that would be addiction.

[JoeDfan]

Ok, maybe the term addiction was not the best analogy...

[Mark]

Originally Posted by JoeDfan

Ok, maybe the term addiction was not the best analogy...

Well, I haven't had that Piggly Wiggly experience, but I have found myself lately buying a couple bats that don't fit into my collection, and I think I do this because I haven't bought a bat for a few months. It can be a very strong habit.

[ullmandds]

I love old bats! This is a pretty scarce Pontiac Turning Jennings bat.

[Mark]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I love old bats! This is a pretty scarce Pontiac Turning Jennings bat.

Cannnot get too much of bats like this: a Pontiac bat with Hughie Jennings' name on the knob!!! great to see this again.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I love old bats! This is a pretty scarce Pontiac Turning Jennings bat.

Nice bat, Pete. I traded my only old bat to Sean. Oldest I have now is a 1965 Eddie Mathews.

[ullmandds]

Thanks guys and Ben keep looking they pop up from time to time especially here in the Midwest!