By matching the samples with the logo on your bat, you could approximately date your Louisville Slugger to that era. Variations in branding for 125 professional model bats could narrow down the years, as described by visiting the link provided. This is the earliest label used.

What do the numbers on a Louisville Slugger mean?

If your bat has the size stamped into the knob such as 34 for a 34 inch bat, it is a store model bat. Other examples of an inch mark would be single digit numbers; 3, 4, 5, would be 33 inch, 34 inch, and 35 inch. Little League bats will use higher numbers; 8, 9, 0, indicating 28 inch, 29 inch, and 30 inch.

What does the number on the knob of a bat mean?

The number on the knob is the length. IE. 1 = 31 2 = 32 3 = 33. Its also normally listed on the barrel somewhere. Weight drop is too hard to define.

What does Powerized mean on a baseball bat?

If your bat reads Flame tempered it is a store model bat. Powerized is used on higher grade bats, and professional models. The Powerized process was patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931 and has pat. pending beneath the stamp.

Why is it called Louisville Slugger?

One spring afternoon, Bud skipped out of work to watch the Eclipse play. He saw Browning break his bat and offered to make a new one at the woodworking shop. According to the story, in the next game Browning got three hits with the bat Bud made. And, oh, Pete Brownings nickname was, The Louisville Slugger.

What does the drop of a bat mean?

• The drop is the difference between the length of the bat and the weight of the bat. For. example if a bat is 30 in. long and weighs 20 oz. then the drop is 10.

What is the best bat for a 7 year old?

The right bat size for most 7-year-olds is a 27/17. We know this because we surveyed hundreds of parents of small players and found that 7-year-olds are most happy with a 27/17 and swing it most often. The next most popular bat was a 28/18 followed by the 26/16.

How much is a Mickey Mantle bat worth?

In used but good condition this Mickey Mantle baseball bat would sell for about $75. Un-used excellent to near mint condition the $200. range. other player models will vary.

Why do MLB use wooden bats?

Wooden Bats adds Safety For Players and Fans Professional baseball players, including minor leagues and major-league players, hit baseballs too fast already. Professional players only use wooden bats to hit for the safety of players reactions and fans able to protect themselves from a hit baseball.

How do you know if a bat is too heavy?

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Will a heavier bat hit farther?

Doubling the mass of the bat results in an increase of almost 12mph. So, using a heavier bat should result in faster hit balls, which means the hit ball will travel farther.

What weight bat should a 7 year old use?

The right bat size for a 7-year-old, as determined by most common, is a 27-inch length and 17-ounce bat. There are more using a 28/18 than a 26/16, but its close. The 26, 27, and 28-inch drop 10 bats account for roughly 65% of all 7U bats.

What drop bat should an 8 year old use?

Most players in the 7-8 year old age group will do well with a 27-inch bat with a -10 or -11 drop. Smaller players will want a shorter, lighter bat. A bigger player will want a longer heavier bat. Remember that drop is the number of ounces that are subtracted from the length of the bat to determine the bats weight.

How much is a baseball bat signed by Babe Ruth worth?

A bat used by legendary baseball player Babe Ruth to hit his 500th home run has been sold at auction for more than $1m (£746,000).

What did Babe Ruths bat weigh?

42 ounces The most amazing thing about these bats, though, is that the 36-inch, 38-ounce Ruth bat is the model the Babe used late in his career. According to the Babe Ruth Museum, the bat he used as a younger player weighed 42 ounces.