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