NANTO, JAPAN-- I picked up Felix Millan’s bat and got into a stance, choking up on the bat just like Millan would do. It is easy to drive down the street and not notice the museum where this bat of Millan is located. But look closely, and beside the sidewalk flutters a small green flag that reads (in both English and Japanese) “Nanto Bat Museum.” Here in Nanto, located in … [Read more...] about Inside Japan’s Game-Used Bat Museum
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Bats From All 27 Members of 500 Home Run Club Coming to Mile High Auction
Babe Ruth was the first member and David Ortiz is the last, but no matter which member of the 500 home run club you name, there’s going to be a game bat for it in Mile High Card Company’s March Auction. The company is undertaking a hobby first: a bat from all 27 players who’ve reached the milestone. Each will be offered as an individual lot when the auction opens … [Read more...] about Bats From All 27 Members of 500 Home Run Club Coming to Mile High Auction
Review: Legendary Lumber Book Will Take You Deep
The fourth volume in a set of award-winning books on sports collecting is now on the market. Legendary Lumber: The Top 100 Player Bats in Baseball History is authored by PSA President Joe Orlando with usual collaborators Tom and Ellen Zappala. It joins previous releases The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs, The Cracker Jack Collection: Baseball’s Prized … [Read more...] about Review: Legendary Lumber Book Will Take You Deep
Cal Ripken Jr. Meets His (Bat) Maker
For seven years the Louisville Slugger Factory & Museum and Hunt Auctions have teamed to present their Living Legend Award. The 2013 recipient was Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. who, prior to receiving the award, was taken on the Louisville Slugger factory tour. It was 30 years ago today, by the way, that Ripken followed his Rookie of the Year … [Read more...] about Cal Ripken Jr. Meets His (Bat) Maker
Circa 1920 Babe Ruth Bat Sold for $415,000
A bat believed to be ordered by Babe Ruth in July of 1920 and used in the early stages of his New York Yankees career has sold for $415,000. MEARS Online Auctions announced the sale of the bat this week after offering it online. The company's authentication and research arm matched the bat to Louisville Slugger factory records, 36” and a whopping 44.6 ounces. Most … [Read more...] about Circa 1920 Babe Ruth Bat Sold for $415,000