This video has been floating around for a while, but we’re still impressed by Josh Womack’s bat flip trick. We have tried it ourselves, but haven’t met with much success. Apparently Josh has a few more bat tricks up his sleeve. Worth checking out. When we were compiling all the […]

A hot topic for some time now, the NCAA’s guidelines for bats in the upcoming 2011 baseball season, in which the super powerful aluminum bats of old are giving way to bats with far less punch, is still generating talk. We generally agree with this guy’s take on things – […]

Like Gwen Stefani, we’re big on Japanese culture. OK, so maybe not exactly like Gwen Stefani. Maybe more like Bob Horner. Remember him? Horner was long our favorite Atlanta Braves player when we were back in the day. We saw him hit four home runs in a game against the Expos, […]

More news about bats being blamed for injuries incurred in baseball games.This article describes how the family of an 11-year-old Little Leaguer is suing sporting goods manufacturer Easton-Bell because they made thealuminum bat that was used in the play when a line drive struck the boy in the head. We’re […]

We all know maple bats are more likely to shatter than ash bats – we’ve seen enough first-hand evidence. But why is that? Is it because maple is harder than ash? We always thought so, but this article explains how maple is only 5% more dense than ash. And more […]

The Rangers may have come up short against the Giants, but Texans areeager to tell you about the size of their state’s contribution to the game. No, we’re not talking about players. We’re talking about wood, leather, peanuts, hot dogs and hot dog buns. Where would we be without the […]

We’ve been talking about how dangerous broken bats can be for spectators in the stadium. You’ve got to be aware of what’s going on at all times. But how about if you’re a cameraman tasked with getting an isolated shot on the baserunner at third? This is what can happen. […]

Remember when Sammy Sosa was ejected for using a corked bat back in 2003? If you need a refresher, read some coverage of the original eventhere. For baseball bat history buffs, this may be of interest:  Now you can buy a piece of that bat – check out the online […]

A new, ergonomically-correct bat has made its debut in MLB, and the makers of the Pro-XR bat hope it’s a sign of things to come. The new bat technology is based on an angled knob that is designed to improve grip and reduce injuries. With this ergonomic knob, the Pro-XR […]

Think a corked bat can add distance? Think again. Research out of the University of Illinois indicates that the trampoline effect that is so significant in metal bats is negligible in wood bats. But there still may be an advantage to be had in using corked bats. Increased bat speed […]