The Baseball Bat - From Trees to the Major Leagues, 19th Century to Today MLB

Description: For the lifelong baseball fan, new fan, woodworker, or general interest. Examine the history and future of wooden bats. How are modern day bats different from traditional bats? Details on the bats used by Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, Sam Clemente, Barry Bonds and others. What design makes a good bat? What trees have good lumber? Ash? Hickory? or ? How do you pick the sections? What about bat breakage? Bat cupping, pine tar, rosin and more. Buy for yourself or as a great gift. Autographed by the author, Stephen Bratkovich, a retired forester, wood products specialist and avid baseball fan.

Price: 29.95 USD

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

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Subjects: Sports

Format: Paperback

Age Level: Adults

Special Attributes: Authographed, 1st Edition

Topic: lumber, 19th Century, 20th Century, 21st Century, Sports Science

Language: English

Publication Year: 2020

Book Title: The Baseball Bat From Trees to the Major Leagues

Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults, Ages 9-12

Author: Steve Bratkovich

Publisher: McFarland