How are baseball bats made?

A baseball bat is a smooth wooden or metal club used in the sport of baseball to hit the ball after it is thrown by the pitcher. By regulation it may be no more than 2.75 inches (70 mm) in diameter at the thickest part and no more than 42 inches (1,100 mm) long. read more

Modern baseball rules limit bat lengths to 42 inches (107 cm) and the diameter to 2.75 inches (7 cm). There are no weight restrictions. The bats must be made of wood with no metal, cork, or other type of reinforcement inserted into the bat's center. read more

Baseball bats are made of either wood, or a metal alloy (typically aluminum). Most wooden bats are made from ash. Other woods include maple, hickory, and bamboo. read more

Baseball bats are made of either wood or aluminum. You'll see aluminum bats in youth leagues or in casual backyard games but Major League Baseball only allows bats made of wood. Aluminum bats are lighter than wooden ones, don't break and allow players to hit the ball farther and faster. read more