This page is not large enough to give you a full explanation of the manner in which bats are created, labeled and used by players. Indeed, it is doubtful that any one person has the knowledge necessary to accoplish such a herculean task. However, the following information related to bat manufacturers and the labeling of bats is offered as a basic foundation to enable collectors to make informed purchases and learn about the companies that sell major leaguers their bats.
CAVEATS
A few caveats must be noted. First, this section of WWW.BOOMBATS.COM discusses several manufacturers and the manner in which they label the bats they produce. Nothing on this page or within this web site is intended to state or imply that the owners and operators of this web site are affiliated or associated with the entities discussed or the the trade names, registered trademarks, logos, legal or official seals, or copyrighted symbols that may be reflected herein. For other sources of information and a glossary of common terms see the section on BAT A-B-C's.
Second, while the information set forth herein is believed to be true and correct, you should be aware that anomlies exist that have led informed people to disagree about the the timing and scope of bat labeling. You should rely on your own knowledge and experience when purchasing a bat and take all steps necessary to assure yourself that the bat is what it is advertised to be.
COMPANY INFORMATION
At latest count major league baseball has licensed 14 bat companies to manufacture bats for major league ballplayers. This number has grown significantly in the past few years with several new small bat manufacturers getting into the business.
| ALL-STAR SPORTS | |
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About All-Star Sports |
| CAROLINA CLUBS | |
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About Carolina Clubs Carolina Clubs Labeling |
| COOPER | |
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About Cooper [under construction] Cooper Labeling [under construction] |
| EASTON SPORTS | |
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Easton Press Release Easton Labeling [under construction] |
| GLOMAR | |
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About Glomar Glomar Labeling |
| HOOSIER BAT COMPANY | |
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About Hoosier Bat Co. Hoosier Bat Co. Labeling |
| K.C. SLAMMER | |
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About K.C. Slammer K.C. Slammer Labeling |
| KISSIMMEE STIX [EASTON] | |
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About Kissimmee Stix Kissimmee Stix Labeling |
| LOUISVILLE SLUGGER | |
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About Louisville Slugger [under construction] Louisville Slugger Labeling 1960-97 Louisville Slugger Labeling 1998-99 |
| RAWLINGS/ADIRONDAK | |
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About Rawlings/Adirondak [under construction] Rawlings/Adirondak Labeling |
| SAM BAT | |
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About Sam Bat Sam Bat Labeling [UNDER CONSTRUCTION] |
| WORTH | |
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About Worth Worth Labeling |
| YOUNG BAT COMPANY | |
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About Young Bat Company Young Bat Company Labeling |
