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Choosing Baseball bats

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From the time small children are old enough to hold a baseball bat many have longed
to be part of the great American pastime. Baseball bats have been around ever since
the game was created and there are baseball museums that have collections of
baseball bats owned and used by famous players.

When kids first start to play the game of baseball they use a plastic bat. There
are plastic baseball bats made today for the youngest of ballplayers and some even
have baseball teams or players names on them.

As children get older and more serious about the game they find there are choices
to be made about which bat to buy. Baseball bats come in many widths, lengths and
materials. A heavier bat gives the ball more momentum but a heavier bat also means
a less speedy swing. Bats that are made from graphite or aluminum hit balls farther
than baseball bats made from wood.

Players endorse baseball bats and many have their names on them. Baseball team
logos are also represented on baseball bats.

Writing about baseball bats is an interesting writing assignment. There is no end

to it, as there is so much to write about it!

When aluminum bats were first introduced in the 1970's, batting averages rose 30
points and home run hits doubled. In the Major Leagues batters now use wooden bats
instead of baseball bats made from lighter materials. They could change to the
baseball bats made from aluminum or a lighter material but it would significantly
change the home runs hit today and the traditional records and baseball legends
would not seem as important.

If you are wanting to buy a baseball bat consider who will be using it. Age and
which league you are playing in is also a deciding factor. Little League bats can't
be more than 2 1/4 inches in diameter or more than 33 inches long for instance.
Adult leagues have rules about baseball bats also.

Speed and control are the most crucial factors to consider when buying a baseball
bat. Check the weight of the bat, if it's too heavy it won't work for you. When
checking the grip, your fingertips should meet when closed around the handle.

Did you ever believe that there was so much to learn about baseball bats? Neither
did we! Once we got to write this article, it seemed to be endless.

You can buy a small wooden baseball bat for $10-$20. An aluminum bat will cost
between $20-$200 or more but it won't chip or peel and the balance and weight will
remain constant.

There are thousands of baseball bats to choose from. Talk to an expert who can help
you decide which is the perfect baseball bat for you.

Writing all this on can be considered an obligation to us. This is because we felt
obligated on imparting all this knowledge we knew about baseball bats.

Author Bio
Ken Austin is the webmaster at World Sports Resource Guide.

Great Baseball Quotes

By: Aron Wallad

I love what prominent baseball people have to say about the great ballplayers. They
seem to eloquently capture what we are thinking. "It was his solemn duty to catch a
ball that wasn't in the stands." - Monte Irvin (Newark Eagles OF, May 6, 1981), on
Willie Mays

"Maybe they should see if his body is corked." - Howard 'Hojo' Johnson (NY Mets),
on Bo Jackson, from Sports Illustrated, October 19, 1986

"When he took BP everybody would kind of stop what they were doing and watch." -
Jim Kaat, former pitcher, on Mickey Mantle

"I played with him for nine years and marveled at how hard he hit and how fast he
ran. How can anyone ever forget the catch he made on Gil Hodges' line drive to save
Don Larsen's perfect game?" - Tony Kubek, former shortstop, on Mickey Mantle

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." - Jackie
Robinson

"Having Willie Stargell on your ball club is like having a diamond ring on your
finger." Chuck Tanner

"Ted Williams was the greatest hitter I ever saw, but (Joe) DiMaggio was the
greatest all around player." Bob Feller

"No one hit home runs the way Babe (Ruth) did. They were something special. They
were like homing pigeons. The ball would leave the bat, pause briefly, suddenly
gain its bearings, then take off for the stands." Lefty Gomez

"When Neil Armstong first set foot on the moon, he and all the space scientists
were puzzled by an unidentifiable white object. I knew immediately what it was.
That was a home run ball hit off me in 1933 by Jimmie Foxx." Lefty Gomez

"Every time Johnny Bench throws, everybody in baseball drools." - Harry Dalton

"He (Babe Ruth) hits a ball harder and further than any man I ever saw." - Bill
Dickey
"He (Lou Gehrig) just went out and did his job every day." Bill Dickey

"He gets better every year, that's what's remarkable about him. Some guys are good
and stay good. Some guys are good and get better. He reminds me of Kareem. Hubie
Brown said that Kareem worked at the beginning of every season to improve some
facet of his game. It's that way with the best, whatever the profession. That's the
way this kid is."
Ed Bradley on 60 Minutes - Talking about Derek Jeter

"I think he was one of the greatest third basemen of all time. He had one of the
sweetest swings I ever saw." - Teammate Johnny Logan - Referring to Eddie Mathews

"How good was Stan Musial? He was good enough to take your breath away." -
(1989)Vin Scully
"When he (Maury Wills) runs, it's all downhill." Vin Scully

Seeing what these writers, ballplayers and managers has to say about these players
lights up the page for me. I can visualize these players on the field hitting home
runs, running with arms outstretched to catch a ball or throwing out a would be
base runner trying to steal a base.

This is my baseball memorabilia.

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Author Bio
Aron Wallad has been a baseball lover for over 45 years. You will love his honesty
and his passion.. You will be touched by the heartwarming stories. The unusual
statistics will amaze you and the quotes will make you laugh... Sometimes. Go here
right now to join his ezine www.baseballsprideandjoy.com

Unusual Baseball Statistics - I Love 'em

By: Aron Wallad

I have been fascinated by some of the statistics that have been amassed by some of
the major leaguers. Viewing some players numbers has amazed me. My Baseball
memorabilia are these amazing stats.

Here are a few achievements I thought might interest you.

Rogers Hornsby
From 1921 to 1925 he batted 2679 times -
He hit safely 1078 times
And averaged .402 during this five year run. Not too shabby
From ages 36 to 41 - his final six years in the Majors
Rogers batted 350 times total
Hit safely 105 times and fell 70 hits short of
3000 hits for his career. Maybe he could have planned better

Lou Gehrig
From 1930 to 1934 he drove in 813 runs
An average of 162 RBIs per year - Enough said
The man was a run producing machine

Ty Cobb
He had 1937 RBIs in his career
He never hit more than 12 home runs in a single year
Seven times he knocked in over 100 runs

Runs Batted In
This following stats are based on a per game basis. Here are a few of the highest
numbers. As you can see - no one player averaged one rbi per game:
Lou Gehrig .921
Hank Greenburg .915
Joe Dimaggio .885
Jimmy Foxx .859

Hey where's The Babe?

These RBIs statistics are based on a per at bat basis. Here are some of the
highest:
Babe Ruth .263
Lou Gehrig .249
Hank Greenburg .249

I hope you enjoyed these unusual stats.

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Author Bio
Aron Wallad has been a baseball lover for over 45 years. You will love his honesty
and his passion.. You will be touched by the heartwarming stories. The unusual
statistics will amaze you and the quotes will make you laugh. Go here right now to
join his ezine www.baseballsprideandjoy.com

Pitching Prowess
By: Aron Wallad

Back By Popular Demand - Come and See Those Amazing Baseball Stats

For some people this is Baseball Fantasy - For some people this is Baseball
Memorabilia. For me it is joy and amazement. I love perusing the baseball stats.

This article was written after the 2004 Baseball Season

Walter Johnson
One of the first to enter the Hall of Fame in 1936 - From 1912 to 1915 He won 124
games.
He started 152 games and completed 131 games - Do you think the Senators had a
strong bullpen? He pitched in 196 games
Walter had 10 years with an era of under 2 and a lifetime era 2.17

Pedro Martinez
Third highest lifetime winning % all time.
2653 strike outs in 2296 innings - an average of 10.39 strike outs per game
During one period - 325 innings without allowing a home run with a man on base. -
321 starts - 42 complete games

Christy Mathewson
In his initial three years he had a record of 34-37. Not what I would call a
stellar performance.
His next three years - 94-34 - He discovered spinach? Lifetime era - 2.13
He pitched in a total of 11 World Series games. His era was .97 yes .97 - And had
79 career shutouts

Babe Ruth
Won 47 games in two year period of 1916-1917
Has 15th best era lifetime. - 671 winning % is 10th highest.

Sandy Koufax
Last two years- He won 53 and lost 17
When most players careers lose steam at the end he had his best years.
In a two year period he struck out 699 batters. - Greatest pitcher I ever saw.
Grover Cleveland Alexander
From 1914-1917 He pitched at least 355 innings per year. and he won 121 games
From 1915-1916 he had 28 shutouts. In his career he Completed 437 of 599 games
started -
He didn't trust many people, most of all his bullpen. I am kidding. Had six
straight years of era under 2

Nolan Ryan
Won 71 games from the ages of 40 to 46
From 1972-1974 Struck out 1079 batters and had 15 seasons of 200 or more strikeouts

Randy Johnson
Six years over 300 strikeouts + three years with between 290-299 strikeouts.
First six years in the majors his won loss statistics were 56-61. From ages 29-40
190-67 record

I love this stuff.

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Author Bio
Aron Wallad has been a baseball lover for over 45 years. You will love his honesty
and his passion.. You will be touched by the heartwarming stories. The unusual
statistics will amaze you and the quotes will make you laugh... Sometimes. Go here
right now to join his ezine www.baseballsprideandjoy.com

Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Baseball

By: Aron Wallad

1. The Ultimate Challenge

Hitting a round ball with a round bat. The feeling I would get when I hit the ball.
Just think of a baby that is crying for food. When that baby gets her bottle the
first thing you hear is that ahhhhh sound. Oh that ah. When I hit a ball perfectly
I would have that ahhhhh.

2. I call it Contentment at a high level.

I played all the time when I was a kid. Some of my favorite memories were from the
diamond. When I hit two home runs in one game off the star pitcher form our High
School team. I rounded the bases in full view of our High School coach. I was
glowing. When I hit a game ending home run off Jay Klein. He thought I could only
hit singles. Rounding the bases of redemption was a another special moment for me.
When I broke up two no hitters from the star, city league pitcher. I felt like I
had made the grade, and that was awesome.

3. Easy watching
I can sit in my favorite chair and root for Derek Jeter to hit one up the gap.
Holding my breath with every pitch delivered to him. Or, I can sit and read the
paper and view the events of the game through the corner of my eye. Either way is
ok with me.

4. I am amazed by what Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig accomplished in their careers.
I look at old film footage, or read about either The Babe or Larripin Lou and
always feel awed by the big numbers they both put on the board. From home runs to
RBIs to batting average to runs scored, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig achieved over and
over again.

5. Double my pleasure.
I could play baseball and get a tan at the same time.

6. My sons played and my daughter still plays.

I have had the pleasure of sharing joyous moments with my children. Times that I
will not forget. Like when my daughter got the game winning hit against Fair Lawn
High School last year. We won 1-0. I was jumping up and down. I was so excited. I
was so happy she delivered.

7. I love all of the statistics.

Did you ever see so many stats? Runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs,
stolen bases etc..... Comparing eras, or comparing players. Duos like Babe Ruth and
Lou Gehrig - how do they stack up against other twosomes. Who had the highest
batting average in a three or four or five year stint? So many statistics to choose
form. It is endless.

8. A place to excel
I loved taking a hit away from the batter. I felt great stealing a base. Why is it
that stealing is bad except in baseball? My satisfaction was heightened by a solid
hit. This was the best. Ahhhh. I especially felt great rounding the bases after
hitting a homer. I think I know how Babe Ruth felt when he whacked one.

9. My favorite team is the Yankees.

Of all the teams I root for in all the professional sports I watch the Yankees are
the only team that wins on a fairly regular basis. All my other teams usually lose.
It feels good when my team wins.

10 I love the stories.

Like the story Mickey Mantle tells of the time when he first joined the Yankees. He
was not hitting well. His confidence was dwindling. After days of desperation he
called his father when he was playing near Oklahoma. Mickey Mantle was hoping his
father would give him a pep talk. But when Muck Mantle got to the hotel room where
Mickey and the New York Yankees were staying. Muck did not give his son a pep talk.
He did the opposite. Mickey's father told Mickey that he was there to pick up his
son and bring him home. Mickey's father said that he did not know he raised a
quitter. Mickey Mantle got the message. He started to hit after his father left. He
attributes that meeting with his father as a turning point in his career. I have
heard Mickey Mantle tell that story a few times on tape or live. Whenever I hear
him tell it I am moved by Mickey's love for his father.

11. It is just the greatest game.

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Author Bio
Aron Wallad has been a baseball lover for over 45 years. You will love his honesty
and his passion.. You will be touched by the heartwarming stories. The unusual
statistics will amaze you and the quotes will make you laugh...Sometimes. Go here
right now to join his ezine www.baseballsprideandjoy.com