How to Determine Baseball Bat Size
Playing baseball can be a fun and rewarding experience that can, with hard work, pay off big dividends. One important factor of baseball is hitting and you cannot properly hit a ball unless you are using a bat that is right for you. This article will show you how to pick out the right bat for you.
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Instructions
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Picking the Right Bat for You
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Determine if you want to use wood or aluminum. The material of the bat is important and is also determined by the league you are playing in.
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Determine your bat size by age by consulting the chart provided by MLB.
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Measure and weigh yourself and choose a bat based on your height and weight by consulting the chart provided by MLB.
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Hold each bat in the size category meant for you and choose your bat on how it feels in your hand, by the weight of the bat.
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Tips & Warnings
When "feeling out" a new bat keep in mind grip and barrel size.
Choosing a bat by height and weight is always better than your age.
Do not go too small or too big for yourself. Over adjusting to compensate for the wrong size can cause injury.
