How to Buy a Baseball Bat

Video Transcript

"Hey I'm Mike and I'm going to tell you how to buy a baseball bat today. When you're trying to buy a baseball bat you need to think about the age of your, the player that is going to buy that bat. For the different age groups there are different requirements as far as the length and the weight differences for different leagues you have to meet those requirements. So before you go into the store or online to buy your bat you need to contact your coach and ask him what the requirements of the league he or she plays in. When you look at the bat the length is going to be written down on the barrel as well as the weight. Also, the barrel diameter will also be indicated on the bat. There are many different places that you can purchase a bat from, you can purchase your bat from a local sporting goods store or you can purchase bats online, mostly at a cheaper rate. Also, there are magazines such as Baseball Express or eBay that you can purchase those bats from and also remember that the cheaper the bat doesn't mean the better. Sometimes the expense that you'll pay on the bat will pay dividends for the longevity that you'll use it. And this is how you buy a bat."