baseball bats

Wooden hitting sticks

Baseball bats are the wooden or metal clubs used to hit the ball in baseball and softball.

Professional leagues require wood—typically ash or maple—while amateur play often permits aluminum or composite materials.

A bat's dimensions are regulated: no more than 2.61 inches in diameter and 42 inches long.

He stepped up to the plate and took a few practice swings with his bat.

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