How do know what size baseball bat to buy for my son? It needs to be a minus-3. Thanks, Eric?
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it depends on how old he is. I would say a bat that is 30 inch, 27 ounce, 31 inch, 29 ounch, 32 inch or 33 inch.
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He has declined since three years ago.  Will this change, maybe.  Orioles is moving him to 1B, and hope by reducing his catcher duty he can hit better.  You can keep an eye on it.  It's still too early to drop him.  After all, a good offensive catcher is hard to find.
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As stated before: Walk + Hits / Innings Pitched. You want to see something 1.5 or less. Anything over 2.0 (meaning they walk or give up a hit to two batters per inning) and you know their ERA is going to rise as well.
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As already stated, it's a rules issue. \n\nEither bat will work with either ball, they are made out of the same materials.\n\nBaseball bats have larger barrels, would be easiear to hit a softball. Hint; to improve your baseball swing, practice with a softball (skinny barrel) bat. When you change back to the baseball bat you'll feel like you're swinging a tennis racket!\n\nBaseball bats must meet (and be stamped) BESR Certified (Bat Exit Speed Ratio) for most HS play, or meet certain length to weight ratios for other play. All haive size/dimension restrictions. Wood bats only have size/dimension restrictions, and are legal in all play.\n\nSoftball bats for HS and most league play must be listed on an approved list published by the ASA (Ameteur Softball Association) and bear a certification mark. Proper sized wood bats are also legal.
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TPX makes a good bat, and wilson makes a good glove.....a lot of gloves are made for certain positions also, if you didn't already know that.....do a little online research and find out what the pros use and i'd say that's a safe bet...
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there is no one of a kind wonder bat that everyone will like one guy might say he likes luisville sluggers and another guy might like easton or nike (yes nike baseball bats ive had two) right now im using an easton reflex although the bat before that was a luisville slugger tpx lazer and the two bats before that were nike bats.  what im trying to say is asking what the best type of bat is isnt going to get you a definite answer its all about what you like.  if you want some tips on how to pick a bat just put additional details (i have tips and stuff if you want em).  personaly i think ive used more easton bats then anything else but really its all how it feels.
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No such thing as a "better" bat.  Swing the one you just bought (or your parents bought).  It's your swing that matters, not the bat.
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my boy plays baseball and has tournaments this weekend.  Won tonight.  thanks for asking and it's not a idiotic questioned and your not a moron.
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The rules of the game of cricket limit the allowable size for a bat as not more than 38 in (965 mm) long and the blade may not be more than 4.25 in (108 mm) wide. Bats typically weigh from 2 lb 8 oz to 3 lb (1.1 to 1.4 kg) though there is no standard. The handle is usually covered with a rubber or cloth sleeve to enhance grip and the face of the bat may have a protective film.\n\nNo specific size has been stipulated for handle as per rules.
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On the left hand side of the screen at this site: http://shop.mlb.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=1452705&cp=1452347 , you can pick your child's size. Unfortunately, they don't have a toddler size, but have Newborn, Infant and Youth. I would imagine you could find something that works from there.\n\nI took the llberty of picking an infant jersey which you can reach by clicking the second link below. Granted, it isn't instant gratification, but if you can wait a few days, the price seems to be right. And it's in-stock. =).
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Although it has been proven, read about why hitters stuff bats with corks. You could buy two bats that are exactly alike and stuff one with cork. Place a batting tee and hit the ball on top of it so you can measure the distance. Do this with both bats and analyse what happens.
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Hmm  I don't think anyone has yet hit the newly built box adjacent of the batter.  And I think the construction included special tempered glass/plastic?  I am not sure.  Did hear something about it on the news, but got distracted by the kids fighting.  However, I hope that the player would not be responsible.  At least I am hoping.  He has no control of where he hits the ball.  And you are talking about the the home field of the Cubs.  And they definitely have no control this year.  However, I am sure the ball club would consider taking care of it.  Would you offer to pay for the broken window that you hit a ball into?
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yes, too small is no good.... too big is uncomfortable. But if he doesn't know how to move it, size is not an issue.
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Go used for the bindings and deck, spring for some new boots. You want a board that is both height and weight appropriate. The typical way of finding out the right size is somewhere between the chin and nose of your kid while the board is stood up. Boards are measured in cm fyi) \nIf your kid is too light for the board, there will be no way he can control it no matter how good he is. Likewise if he gets into the park and he's too heavy for it, it will break. \nWhen you go to buy a board, bend it. Put the nose against the floor, hold the tail in one hand, and push on the middle with the other. Don't be afraid to push hard. Try to think about the pressure your applying and your sons weight.\nFor bindings let him have strap-ins, they take a little longer but I believe they are safer and give you a better hold on your board. If you are getting them used go for Burtons, they are hands down the safest and most reliable, espically when you don't know where they've been.\nBoots should fit tighter than normal kids shoes, avoid the 'room for growth' because that will make his foot slip around inside and make control more difficult. \nI bought my board for a grand total of around $300 and that was with a name brand helmet, and name brand everything else. \nI got mine aftermarket, which for you would be the end of this season when the sellers want to get rid of their stock. if your son can wait, try to get to the end of season sales and pick him out something nice. In the meanwhile you can lease a board for the entire season from a ski/snowboard shop for around $100-$200 or rent daily from your mountain. \nI hope these tips and advice help you out.\nTell your son to have fun!
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They make aluminum softball bats for a reason, I like them a lot better than, say wooden bats.  I totally suggest the D'Martini....or an Easton if you don't have a lot of dough.  I've been playing for 8 years and have only dented a bat when I threw it on my way to 1st....
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I think that DeMarini is always a good brand to go with. DeMarini's are good with slowpitch as well as fast pitch. That would definitely be my vote!
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http://www.baseball-reference.com/about/bat_glossary.shtml\n\nthought I could pull up some images for you, but don't think it did much good. why don't you email them for some pictures?  best of luck & congrats on going to college.♥