FAQ How much is my bat worth? How old is my bat? What does the “125” stand for in the Louisville Slugger logo? How many Louisville Slugger bats are made each year? What type of wood is used to make Louisville Slugger baseball bats? Does Hillerich & Bradsby Co. own its own forests? How many bats does a pro player use in a season? How many models does H&B make? How are today’s bats different from those of the past? Describe the bats of Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. What were some of the “extremes” used by players? Whose model is the most popular today? How tall is the “Big Bat” in front of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory? What is the “Big Bat’s” composition and weight? What are the Silver Bat and Silver Slugger Team Awards? How do I request a donation from your company?
How much is my bat worth? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. does not estimate the value of artifacts, however we know a few people who do! We recommend that you contact one of the professional appraisers and authenticators of baseball memorabilia listed below. Hunt Auctions (610) 524 – 0822 info@huntauctions.com http://www.huntauctions.com Dave Bushing (847) 816-6847 dbushing1@aol.com
We recommend that you contact one of the professional appraisers and authenticators of baseball memorabilia listed below.
Hunt Auctions (610) 524 – 0822 info@huntauctions.com http://www.huntauctions.com Dave Bushing (847) 816-6847 dbushing1@aol.com
You might also consult your local sports memorabilia store, the Yellow Pages, or flea markets for estimates on the worth of your artifact. Good luck! - back to top -
How old is my bat? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. has used different oval center brands in our history. Below are the ovals from different eras of bats. You can match these with the logo on your bat to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat.
1894 - 1897
1916 - 1929
1930 - 1947
1948 - 1963
1964 - 1980
1980 - Present
Because we have made so many millions and millions of bats over the years, the information provided here is as specific as we can get about your particular bat. Our company does not offer appraisal or authentication services. If you would like to try to find out more about your bat, we recommend that you contact one of the professional appraisers and authenticators of baseball memorabilia listed below.
Hunt Auctions (610) 524 – 0822 info@huntauctions.com http://www.huntauctions.com
Dave Bushing (847) 816-6847 dbushing1@aol.com - back to top -
What does the “125” stand for in the Louisville Slugger logo? The “125” refers to the grade of wood used to make the bat. 125 is the highest grade and is reserved for all pro level bats. All of the 125 lumber is sent to the Louisville factory. - back to top -
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How many Louisville Slugger bats are made each year? Approximately one million. During peak production times about 1500 bats are made per day at the factory in Louisville. - back to top -
What type of wood is used to make Louisville Slugger baseball bats? Primarily northern white ash however maple is becoming more popular. The best timber comes from parts of Pennsylvania, New York and other northeastern states where the terrain and climate are most favorable to its growth. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. owns some forests in that area. Maple, which is stronger and heavier than white ash, accounts for about 30% of the bats made every year. In the past, hickory was also a popular wood for bats, but it is too heavy to meet the demands of today's players. - back to top - Does Hillerich & Bradsby Co. own its own forests? H&B owns about 6,500 acres of timberland in Pennsylvania and New York. The company also purchases lumber from other sources. - back to top - How many bats does a pro player use in a season? On average a player will go through approximately 100 bats in a season. - back to top - How many models does H&B make? Even though there are over 8,000 variations, the players today only choose from approximately 300 popular models. - back to top - How are today’s bats different from those of the past? Today’s bats are lighter. They have larger barrels and thinner handles. Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron used similar bat models but the Babe’s bat weighed 42 ounces while Aaron’s was just 33 ounces. - back to top - Describe the bats of Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Ruth used a 36” and 42 ounce bat with a medium handle and medium barrel. Hank Aaron used a bat similar to Babe Ruth’s except his was 35” long and weighed 33 ounces. Mickey Mantle used a medium handle and a small to medium barrel, at 35” long and 32 ounces. Roger Maris used a medium barrel with a medium handle. - back to top - What were some of the “extremes” used by players? Edd Roush of the Cincinnati Reds used the heaviest bat, a 48 ounce piece of timber. Billy Goodman, who won the batting championship in 1950 while with the Boston Red Sox, used the lightest bat. He used a 30 ounce bat to win the batting crown. Joe Morgan, former Most Valuable Player of Cincinnati Reds, also used a 30 ounce bat. The longest bat in our history was used by Al Simmons, a 38” bat. Simmons played with Philadelphia and Boston in the American League during the 1940’s. The shortest bat ever ordered for regular play was a 30 ½” ordered by Willie Keeler who played with the Yankees. - back to top - Whose model is the most popular today? Jose Cardenal presently coaching with the Cincinnati Reds, Model C271. - back to top - How tall is the “Big Bat” in front of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory? The bat is 120 ft. long and 9 ft. diameter at the base; 3 ft. 6 in. diameter at the handle with a 6 ft. 6 in. diameter knob. - back to top - What is the “Big Bat’s” composition and weight? The total weight of the bat is approximately 68,000 pounds. The hollow interior has a 30,000 gallon capacity. The bat is constructed of ASTM A36 carbon steel. - back to top - What are the Silver Bat and Silver Slugger Team Awards? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. The coveted Silver Bat is presented annually to the batting champions of the American and National Leagues. The award was first given to the Major League batting champs in 1949 - George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that, the trophy was awarded to the Minor League batting champions from 1934 to 1948. At one time it was called the "Louisville Slugger Trophy". Tony Gwynn has won eight Silver Bats, more than any other player. He won four in a row from 1994 to 1997. Rod Carew racked-up seven Silver Bats and Wade Boggs has five. Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Madlock are all four-time winners. George Brett holds the distinction of winning Silver Bats in three different decades: 1976, 1980 and 1990. The Silver Bat is sterling plated and weighs approximately 56 ounces. It is 34 inches long, and is engraved with the player's autograph and the statistics of his winning accomplishments. An official of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. presents the award at the player's home stadium the following season. Click here to see a complete list of Silver Bat winners . Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. Even though there are over 8,000 variations, the players today only choose from approximately 300 popular models. Primarily northern white ash however maple is becoming more popular. The best timber comes from parts of Pennsylvania, New York and other northeastern states where the terrain and climate are most favorable to its growth. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. owns some forests in that area.
Maple, which is stronger and heavier than white ash, accounts for about 30% of the bats made every year. In the past, hickory was also a popular wood for bats, but it is too heavy to meet the demands of today's players.
- back to top - Does Hillerich & Bradsby Co. own its own forests? H&B owns about 6,500 acres of timberland in Pennsylvania and New York. The company also purchases lumber from other sources. - back to top - How many bats does a pro player use in a season? On average a player will go through approximately 100 bats in a season. - back to top - How many models does H&B make? Even though there are over 8,000 variations, the players today only choose from approximately 300 popular models. - back to top - How are today’s bats different from those of the past? Today’s bats are lighter. They have larger barrels and thinner handles. Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron used similar bat models but the Babe’s bat weighed 42 ounces while Aaron’s was just 33 ounces. - back to top - Describe the bats of Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Ruth used a 36” and 42 ounce bat with a medium handle and medium barrel. Hank Aaron used a bat similar to Babe Ruth’s except his was 35” long and weighed 33 ounces. Mickey Mantle used a medium handle and a small to medium barrel, at 35” long and 32 ounces. Roger Maris used a medium barrel with a medium handle. - back to top - What were some of the “extremes” used by players? Edd Roush of the Cincinnati Reds used the heaviest bat, a 48 ounce piece of timber. Billy Goodman, who won the batting championship in 1950 while with the Boston Red Sox, used the lightest bat. He used a 30 ounce bat to win the batting crown. Joe Morgan, former Most Valuable Player of Cincinnati Reds, also used a 30 ounce bat. The longest bat in our history was used by Al Simmons, a 38” bat. Simmons played with Philadelphia and Boston in the American League during the 1940’s. The shortest bat ever ordered for regular play was a 30 ½” ordered by Willie Keeler who played with the Yankees. - back to top - Whose model is the most popular today? Jose Cardenal presently coaching with the Cincinnati Reds, Model C271. - back to top - How tall is the “Big Bat” in front of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory? The bat is 120 ft. long and 9 ft. diameter at the base; 3 ft. 6 in. diameter at the handle with a 6 ft. 6 in. diameter knob. - back to top - What is the “Big Bat’s” composition and weight? The total weight of the bat is approximately 68,000 pounds. The hollow interior has a 30,000 gallon capacity. The bat is constructed of ASTM A36 carbon steel. - back to top - What are the Silver Bat and Silver Slugger Team Awards? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. The coveted Silver Bat is presented annually to the batting champions of the American and National Leagues. The award was first given to the Major League batting champs in 1949 - George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that, the trophy was awarded to the Minor League batting champions from 1934 to 1948. At one time it was called the "Louisville Slugger Trophy". Tony Gwynn has won eight Silver Bats, more than any other player. He won four in a row from 1994 to 1997. Rod Carew racked-up seven Silver Bats and Wade Boggs has five. Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Madlock are all four-time winners. George Brett holds the distinction of winning Silver Bats in three different decades: 1976, 1980 and 1990. The Silver Bat is sterling plated and weighs approximately 56 ounces. It is 34 inches long, and is engraved with the player's autograph and the statistics of his winning accomplishments. An official of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. presents the award at the player's home stadium the following season. Click here to see a complete list of Silver Bat winners . Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. Even though there are over 8,000 variations, the players today only choose from approximately 300 popular models.
- back to top - How many models does H&B make? Even though there are over 8,000 variations, the players today only choose from approximately 300 popular models. - back to top - How are today’s bats different from those of the past? Today’s bats are lighter. They have larger barrels and thinner handles. Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron used similar bat models but the Babe’s bat weighed 42 ounces while Aaron’s was just 33 ounces. - back to top - Describe the bats of Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Ruth used a 36” and 42 ounce bat with a medium handle and medium barrel. Hank Aaron used a bat similar to Babe Ruth’s except his was 35” long and weighed 33 ounces. Mickey Mantle used a medium handle and a small to medium barrel, at 35” long and 32 ounces. Roger Maris used a medium barrel with a medium handle. - back to top - What were some of the “extremes” used by players? Edd Roush of the Cincinnati Reds used the heaviest bat, a 48 ounce piece of timber. Billy Goodman, who won the batting championship in 1950 while with the Boston Red Sox, used the lightest bat. He used a 30 ounce bat to win the batting crown. Joe Morgan, former Most Valuable Player of Cincinnati Reds, also used a 30 ounce bat. The longest bat in our history was used by Al Simmons, a 38” bat. Simmons played with Philadelphia and Boston in the American League during the 1940’s. The shortest bat ever ordered for regular play was a 30 ½” ordered by Willie Keeler who played with the Yankees. - back to top - Whose model is the most popular today? Jose Cardenal presently coaching with the Cincinnati Reds, Model C271. - back to top - How tall is the “Big Bat” in front of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory? The bat is 120 ft. long and 9 ft. diameter at the base; 3 ft. 6 in. diameter at the handle with a 6 ft. 6 in. diameter knob. - back to top - What is the “Big Bat’s” composition and weight? The total weight of the bat is approximately 68,000 pounds. The hollow interior has a 30,000 gallon capacity. The bat is constructed of ASTM A36 carbon steel. - back to top - What are the Silver Bat and Silver Slugger Team Awards? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. The coveted Silver Bat is presented annually to the batting champions of the American and National Leagues. The award was first given to the Major League batting champs in 1949 - George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that, the trophy was awarded to the Minor League batting champions from 1934 to 1948. At one time it was called the "Louisville Slugger Trophy". Tony Gwynn has won eight Silver Bats, more than any other player. He won four in a row from 1994 to 1997. Rod Carew racked-up seven Silver Bats and Wade Boggs has five. Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Madlock are all four-time winners. George Brett holds the distinction of winning Silver Bats in three different decades: 1976, 1980 and 1990. The Silver Bat is sterling plated and weighs approximately 56 ounces. It is 34 inches long, and is engraved with the player's autograph and the statistics of his winning accomplishments. An official of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. presents the award at the player's home stadium the following season. Click here to see a complete list of Silver Bat winners . Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. Even though there are over 8,000 variations, the players today only choose from approximately 300 popular models.
- back to top - How are today’s bats different from those of the past? Today’s bats are lighter. They have larger barrels and thinner handles. Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron used similar bat models but the Babe’s bat weighed 42 ounces while Aaron’s was just 33 ounces. - back to top - Describe the bats of Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Ruth used a 36” and 42 ounce bat with a medium handle and medium barrel. Hank Aaron used a bat similar to Babe Ruth’s except his was 35” long and weighed 33 ounces. Mickey Mantle used a medium handle and a small to medium barrel, at 35” long and 32 ounces. Roger Maris used a medium barrel with a medium handle. - back to top - What were some of the “extremes” used by players? Edd Roush of the Cincinnati Reds used the heaviest bat, a 48 ounce piece of timber. Billy Goodman, who won the batting championship in 1950 while with the Boston Red Sox, used the lightest bat. He used a 30 ounce bat to win the batting crown. Joe Morgan, former Most Valuable Player of Cincinnati Reds, also used a 30 ounce bat. The longest bat in our history was used by Al Simmons, a 38” bat. Simmons played with Philadelphia and Boston in the American League during the 1940’s. The shortest bat ever ordered for regular play was a 30 ½” ordered by Willie Keeler who played with the Yankees. - back to top - Whose model is the most popular today? Jose Cardenal presently coaching with the Cincinnati Reds, Model C271. - back to top - How tall is the “Big Bat” in front of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory? The bat is 120 ft. long and 9 ft. diameter at the base; 3 ft. 6 in. diameter at the handle with a 6 ft. 6 in. diameter knob. - back to top - What is the “Big Bat’s” composition and weight? The total weight of the bat is approximately 68,000 pounds. The hollow interior has a 30,000 gallon capacity. The bat is constructed of ASTM A36 carbon steel. - back to top - What are the Silver Bat and Silver Slugger Team Awards? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. The coveted Silver Bat is presented annually to the batting champions of the American and National Leagues. The award was first given to the Major League batting champs in 1949 - George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that, the trophy was awarded to the Minor League batting champions from 1934 to 1948. At one time it was called the "Louisville Slugger Trophy". Tony Gwynn has won eight Silver Bats, more than any other player. He won four in a row from 1994 to 1997. Rod Carew racked-up seven Silver Bats and Wade Boggs has five. Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Madlock are all four-time winners. George Brett holds the distinction of winning Silver Bats in three different decades: 1976, 1980 and 1990. The Silver Bat is sterling plated and weighs approximately 56 ounces. It is 34 inches long, and is engraved with the player's autograph and the statistics of his winning accomplishments. An official of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. presents the award at the player's home stadium the following season. Click here to see a complete list of Silver Bat winners . Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team.
- back to top - Describe the bats of Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Ruth used a 36” and 42 ounce bat with a medium handle and medium barrel. Hank Aaron used a bat similar to Babe Ruth’s except his was 35” long and weighed 33 ounces. Mickey Mantle used a medium handle and a small to medium barrel, at 35” long and 32 ounces. Roger Maris used a medium barrel with a medium handle. - back to top - What were some of the “extremes” used by players? Edd Roush of the Cincinnati Reds used the heaviest bat, a 48 ounce piece of timber. Billy Goodman, who won the batting championship in 1950 while with the Boston Red Sox, used the lightest bat. He used a 30 ounce bat to win the batting crown. Joe Morgan, former Most Valuable Player of Cincinnati Reds, also used a 30 ounce bat. The longest bat in our history was used by Al Simmons, a 38” bat. Simmons played with Philadelphia and Boston in the American League during the 1940’s. The shortest bat ever ordered for regular play was a 30 ½” ordered by Willie Keeler who played with the Yankees. - back to top - Whose model is the most popular today? Jose Cardenal presently coaching with the Cincinnati Reds, Model C271. - back to top - How tall is the “Big Bat” in front of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory? The bat is 120 ft. long and 9 ft. diameter at the base; 3 ft. 6 in. diameter at the handle with a 6 ft. 6 in. diameter knob. - back to top - What is the “Big Bat’s” composition and weight? The total weight of the bat is approximately 68,000 pounds. The hollow interior has a 30,000 gallon capacity. The bat is constructed of ASTM A36 carbon steel. - back to top - What are the Silver Bat and Silver Slugger Team Awards? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. The coveted Silver Bat is presented annually to the batting champions of the American and National Leagues. The award was first given to the Major League batting champs in 1949 - George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that, the trophy was awarded to the Minor League batting champions from 1934 to 1948. At one time it was called the "Louisville Slugger Trophy". Tony Gwynn has won eight Silver Bats, more than any other player. He won four in a row from 1994 to 1997. Rod Carew racked-up seven Silver Bats and Wade Boggs has five. Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Madlock are all four-time winners. George Brett holds the distinction of winning Silver Bats in three different decades: 1976, 1980 and 1990. The Silver Bat is sterling plated and weighs approximately 56 ounces. It is 34 inches long, and is engraved with the player's autograph and the statistics of his winning accomplishments. An official of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. presents the award at the player's home stadium the following season. Click here to see a complete list of Silver Bat winners . Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team.
- back to top - What were some of the “extremes” used by players? Edd Roush of the Cincinnati Reds used the heaviest bat, a 48 ounce piece of timber. Billy Goodman, who won the batting championship in 1950 while with the Boston Red Sox, used the lightest bat. He used a 30 ounce bat to win the batting crown. Joe Morgan, former Most Valuable Player of Cincinnati Reds, also used a 30 ounce bat. The longest bat in our history was used by Al Simmons, a 38” bat. Simmons played with Philadelphia and Boston in the American League during the 1940’s. The shortest bat ever ordered for regular play was a 30 ½” ordered by Willie Keeler who played with the Yankees. - back to top - Whose model is the most popular today? Jose Cardenal presently coaching with the Cincinnati Reds, Model C271. - back to top - How tall is the “Big Bat” in front of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory? The bat is 120 ft. long and 9 ft. diameter at the base; 3 ft. 6 in. diameter at the handle with a 6 ft. 6 in. diameter knob. - back to top - What is the “Big Bat’s” composition and weight? The total weight of the bat is approximately 68,000 pounds. The hollow interior has a 30,000 gallon capacity. The bat is constructed of ASTM A36 carbon steel. - back to top - What are the Silver Bat and Silver Slugger Team Awards? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. The coveted Silver Bat is presented annually to the batting champions of the American and National Leagues. The award was first given to the Major League batting champs in 1949 - George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that, the trophy was awarded to the Minor League batting champions from 1934 to 1948. At one time it was called the "Louisville Slugger Trophy". Tony Gwynn has won eight Silver Bats, more than any other player. He won four in a row from 1994 to 1997. Rod Carew racked-up seven Silver Bats and Wade Boggs has five. Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Madlock are all four-time winners. George Brett holds the distinction of winning Silver Bats in three different decades: 1976, 1980 and 1990. The Silver Bat is sterling plated and weighs approximately 56 ounces. It is 34 inches long, and is engraved with the player's autograph and the statistics of his winning accomplishments. An official of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. presents the award at the player's home stadium the following season. Click here to see a complete list of Silver Bat winners . Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team.
- back to top - Whose model is the most popular today? Jose Cardenal presently coaching with the Cincinnati Reds, Model C271. - back to top - How tall is the “Big Bat” in front of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory? The bat is 120 ft. long and 9 ft. diameter at the base; 3 ft. 6 in. diameter at the handle with a 6 ft. 6 in. diameter knob. - back to top - What is the “Big Bat’s” composition and weight? The total weight of the bat is approximately 68,000 pounds. The hollow interior has a 30,000 gallon capacity. The bat is constructed of ASTM A36 carbon steel. - back to top - What are the Silver Bat and Silver Slugger Team Awards? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. The coveted Silver Bat is presented annually to the batting champions of the American and National Leagues. The award was first given to the Major League batting champs in 1949 - George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that, the trophy was awarded to the Minor League batting champions from 1934 to 1948. At one time it was called the "Louisville Slugger Trophy". Tony Gwynn has won eight Silver Bats, more than any other player. He won four in a row from 1994 to 1997. Rod Carew racked-up seven Silver Bats and Wade Boggs has five. Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Madlock are all four-time winners. George Brett holds the distinction of winning Silver Bats in three different decades: 1976, 1980 and 1990. The Silver Bat is sterling plated and weighs approximately 56 ounces. It is 34 inches long, and is engraved with the player's autograph and the statistics of his winning accomplishments. An official of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. presents the award at the player's home stadium the following season. Click here to see a complete list of Silver Bat winners . Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team.
- back to top - How tall is the “Big Bat” in front of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory? The bat is 120 ft. long and 9 ft. diameter at the base; 3 ft. 6 in. diameter at the handle with a 6 ft. 6 in. diameter knob. - back to top - What is the “Big Bat’s” composition and weight? The total weight of the bat is approximately 68,000 pounds. The hollow interior has a 30,000 gallon capacity. The bat is constructed of ASTM A36 carbon steel. - back to top - What are the Silver Bat and Silver Slugger Team Awards? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. The coveted Silver Bat is presented annually to the batting champions of the American and National Leagues. The award was first given to the Major League batting champs in 1949 - George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that, the trophy was awarded to the Minor League batting champions from 1934 to 1948. At one time it was called the "Louisville Slugger Trophy". Tony Gwynn has won eight Silver Bats, more than any other player. He won four in a row from 1994 to 1997. Rod Carew racked-up seven Silver Bats and Wade Boggs has five. Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Madlock are all four-time winners. George Brett holds the distinction of winning Silver Bats in three different decades: 1976, 1980 and 1990. The Silver Bat is sterling plated and weighs approximately 56 ounces. It is 34 inches long, and is engraved with the player's autograph and the statistics of his winning accomplishments. An official of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. presents the award at the player's home stadium the following season. Click here to see a complete list of Silver Bat winners . Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team.
- back to top - What is the “Big Bat’s” composition and weight? The total weight of the bat is approximately 68,000 pounds. The hollow interior has a 30,000 gallon capacity. The bat is constructed of ASTM A36 carbon steel. - back to top - What are the Silver Bat and Silver Slugger Team Awards? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. The coveted Silver Bat is presented annually to the batting champions of the American and National Leagues. The award was first given to the Major League batting champs in 1949 - George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that, the trophy was awarded to the Minor League batting champions from 1934 to 1948. At one time it was called the "Louisville Slugger Trophy". Tony Gwynn has won eight Silver Bats, more than any other player. He won four in a row from 1994 to 1997. Rod Carew racked-up seven Silver Bats and Wade Boggs has five. Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Madlock are all four-time winners. George Brett holds the distinction of winning Silver Bats in three different decades: 1976, 1980 and 1990. The Silver Bat is sterling plated and weighs approximately 56 ounces. It is 34 inches long, and is engraved with the player's autograph and the statistics of his winning accomplishments. An official of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. presents the award at the player's home stadium the following season. Click here to see a complete list of Silver Bat winners . Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team.
- back to top - What are the Silver Bat and Silver Slugger Team Awards? Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team. The coveted Silver Bat is presented annually to the batting champions of the American and National Leagues. The award was first given to the Major League batting champs in 1949 - George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that, the trophy was awarded to the Minor League batting champions from 1934 to 1948. At one time it was called the "Louisville Slugger Trophy". Tony Gwynn has won eight Silver Bats, more than any other player. He won four in a row from 1994 to 1997. Rod Carew racked-up seven Silver Bats and Wade Boggs has five. Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Madlock are all four-time winners. George Brett holds the distinction of winning Silver Bats in three different decades: 1976, 1980 and 1990. The Silver Bat is sterling plated and weighs approximately 56 ounces. It is 34 inches long, and is engraved with the player's autograph and the statistics of his winning accomplishments. An official of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. presents the award at the player's home stadium the following season. Click here to see a complete list of Silver Bat winners . Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bestows two different sets of awards for top sluggers each year: the Silver Bat and the Silver Slugger Team.
The coveted Silver Bat is presented annually to the batting champions of the American and National Leagues. The award was first given to the Major League batting champs in 1949 - George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that, the trophy was awarded to the Minor League batting champions from 1934 to 1948. At one time it was called the "Louisville Slugger Trophy".
Tony Gwynn has won eight Silver Bats, more than any other player. He won four in a row from 1994 to 1997. Rod Carew racked-up seven Silver Bats and Wade Boggs has five. Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Madlock are all four-time winners.
George Brett holds the distinction of winning Silver Bats in three different decades: 1976, 1980 and 1990.
The Silver Bat is sterling plated and weighs approximately 56 ounces. It is 34 inches long, and is engraved with the player's autograph and the statistics of his winning accomplishments. An official of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. presents the award at the player's home stadium the following season.
Click here to see a complete list of Silver Bat winners .
As a natural extension of the Silver Bat award, H&B created the Silver Slugger Team in 1980. These special trophies go to the top offensive performer at each position in both leagues. The Silver Slugger Team "line-up" is decided by coaches and managers who vote for the players they'd most like to have on their team - based solely on their performance at the plate. The coaches and managers consider a combination of offensive stats for the season along with their personal impressions of a player's overall effectiveness wielding a bat. They vote for nine players within their own league and cannot vote for one of their own team members.
The sterling plated trophy is three feet tall and features the engraved names of all 18 winners in both leagues.
Click here to see a complete list of Silver Slugger team winners . How do I request a donation from your company? Unfortunately, Hillerich & Bradsby Co. is not able to fulfill all of the many worthy donation requests we receive, but this is the process for making the request. All requests must be in writing and should be addressed to Rick Redman, Vice President of Communication and Public Relations. Requests can be faxed to (502) 585-1179 or mailed to Hillerich & Bradsby Co., 800 West Main St. , Louisville , KY 40202 . Neither walk-in requests nor phone call requests will be considered. Requests for financial support of an event must be made at least 60 days prior to the event to receive consideration. Requests for bats or other items must be made at least 30 days in advance to receive consideration. - back to top -
How do I request a donation from your company?
Unfortunately, Hillerich & Bradsby Co. is not able to fulfill all of the many worthy donation requests we receive, but this is the process for making the request.
All requests must be in writing and should be addressed to Rick Redman, Vice President of Communication and Public Relations. Requests can be faxed to (502) 585-1179 or mailed to Hillerich & Bradsby Co.,
Neither walk-in requests nor phone call requests will be considered. Requests for financial support of an event must be made at least 60 days prior to the event to receive consideration. Requests for bats or other items must be made at least 30 days in advance to receive consideration. - back to top -
