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What is a Louisville Slugger bat worth?
Today, more professional baseball players use Louisville Slugger bats than any other brand. Their bat prices range from $19.99 to $399.99.
How do you date a Louisville Slugger bat?
By matching the samples with the logo on your bat, you could approximately date your Louisville Slugger to that era. Variations in branding for 125 professional model bats could narrow down the years, as described by visiting the link provided. This is the earliest label used.
How much is a wooden baseball bat?
Quality wood baseball bats are not cheap (especially if you factor in that you may break it in one swing), but you don’t need to overpay for a wood bat. A nice piece of wood is in the range of $50-$100. Some bat prices are so expensive because you are paying for the name on the label of the bat.
What does the number on a wooden bat mean?
It refers to the difference between the length of the bat (in inches) and the weight of the bat (in ounces). It is always shown as a minus number and the higher the weight drop, the lighter the bat. For example, a baseball bat with a -10 weight drop would be lighter than a bat with a -3 weight drop.
What does the number on the knob of wooden bat mean?
The number on the knob is the length. IE. 1 = 31 2 = 32 3 = 33. Its also normally listed on the barrel somewhere. Weight drop is too hard to define.
What is the model number on a Louisville Slugger bat?
The “125” is the catalog number designated for Professional and high quality store model bats. The highest grade of wood is reserved for all 125 baseball bats. Before the 125 the No. 40 was the highest quality line of baseball bats in the Louisville Slugger catalog. The 125 is not the model number.
What’s the difference between H & B and Louisville Slugger?
Some bats have an H&B logo brand in the oval trademark, rather than Hillerich & Bradsby – Louisville Slugger. The H&B brand denotes a lower grade and lower priced retail bat. These bats were produced since 1932.
Where is the trademark number on Louisville Slugger?
“HILLERICH & BRADSBY Co.” is removed from the oval and is replaced with “Louisville, Slugger” with the Registered Trademark after the top of the lowercase “r” The catalog number is directly above at the top. (pictured is catalog designation 125) “LOUISVILLE, KENTUKY MADE IN USA” in small print is at the very bottom.
How big is the Louisville Slugger 1980-1983 label?
The 1980-1983 label measures 4 1/2″ across. The 1983-1989 period is the same as the 1980-1983 center brand but the oval was made smaller, and measures 3 1/2″ across Thirty-three years since their last change, Louisville Slugger redesigns their logo. The closed oval is now open and elongated.