| From the time small children are old enough to | | | | run hits doubled. In the Major Leagues batters |
| hold a baseball bat many have longed to be part | | | | now use wooden bats instead of baseball bats |
| of the great American pastime. Baseball bats | | | | made from lighter materials. They could change to |
| have been around ever since the game was | | | | the baseball bats made from aluminum or a lighter |
| created and there are baseball museums that | | | | material but it would significantly change the home |
| have collections of baseball bats owned and used | | | | runs hit today and the traditional records and |
| by famous players. | | | | baseball legends would not seem as important. |
| When kids first start to play the game of baseball | | | | If you are wanting to buy a baseball bat consider |
| they use a plastic bat. There are plastic baseball | | | | who will be using it. Age and which league you are |
| bats made today for the youngest of ballplayers | | | | playing in is also a deciding factor. Little League |
| and some even have baseball teams or players | | | | bats can't be more than 2 1/4 inches in diameter |
| names on them. | | | | or more than 33 inches long for instance. Adult |
| As children get older and more serious about the | | | | leagues have rules about baseball bats also. |
| game they find there are choices to be made | | | | Speed and control are the most crucial factors to |
| about which bat to buy. Baseball bats come in | | | | consider when buying a baseball bat. Check the |
| many widths, lengths and materials. A heavier bat | | | | weight of the bat, if it's too heavy it won't work |
| gives the ball more momentum but a heavier bat | | | | for you. When checking the grip, your fingertips |
| also means a less speedy swing. Bats that are | | | | should meet when closed around the handle. |
| made from graphite or aluminum hit balls farther | | | | You can buy a small wooden baseball bat for |
| than baseball bats made from wood. | | | | $10-$20. An aluminum bat will cost between |
| Players endorse baseball bats and many have | | | | $20-$200 or more but it won't chip or peel and |
| their names on them. Baseball team logos are also | | | | the balance and weight will remain constant. |
| represented on baseball bats. | | | | There are thousands of baseball bats to choose |
| When aluminum bats were first introduced in the | | | | from. Talk to an expert who can help you decide |
| 1970's, batting averages rose 30 points and home | | | | which is the perfect baseball bat for you. |