There was a little debate in the comment section on Cargo’s model, and a minor league ballplayer with some insider info was kind enough to enlighten us: “Carlos Gonzalez didnt swing a KB1 (in response to commenter B-Ball fan34). The KB1 is SamBat’s version of Louisville Slugger’s C271. He swung […]
Miggy has been using his own personal model from Sam Bat since 2009 and I can’t see him changing any time soon. You’d expect a big man (6’4″ 240lbs) like Cabrera to use a bigger bat, but he swings what’s probably the average size in the MLB, a 34″ 32oz. […]
Cano has moved around a little bit in the lumber department, but with Seattle we’ve only seen Sam Bat. Cano has his own signature cut, and its available online.
Sam Bat is now supplying Giancarlo Stanton with a bat similar to Barry Bonds’ 2K1 Maple. The switch coincides with a rough first half in 2016 for Stanton, and this is the bat he hit a record-breaking 61 home runs with in the HR Derby. According to Sam Bat, the […]
Hanley’s been swinging the Sam Bat CG1, 34 inch, 31 oz, Maple. According to Sam Bat: “The SAM BAT CG1 has the look of power with a very defined knob, strong, straight handle and short taper to the barrel.” You can get yours at the link.
Mike Moustakas orders the TT2 in 33.5″/32 ounces and a hefty 33.5″/33 ounces. The TT2 is a crossover of the very popular i13 model. It features a large and long barrel that maximizes barrel mass through the zone with a medium flared handle for comfort. Moustakas orders this model in these […]
Kyle Seager orders his Sam Bat KS15’s in 34″/31.5oz. The barrel is comparable to a thinned 243 or an elongated s318. The slightly thicker handle at 31/32″ is met by a traditional knob. These characteristics make the KS15 very balanced with a nice long sweet spot. The closest Sam Bat […]
The NC23 is the same a Sam Bat's JB1 model which is Sam Bat's original i13. It has a small flared knob with a medium handle that quickly tapers into a very large barrel that has a long sweet spot. The model is very end loaded. The JB1 can be purchased […]
Kipnis swings a Sam Bat JK22 Maple and he swings it well. According to Sam Bat: “Its an extreeeeemely long barrel. The longest we offer. Its got a 15/16th” handle and has a super quick taper to the barrel. The barrel is only 2.48″ to keep a little density and […]
Manny Machado swings the Maple MY13 in 34.5/32. The profile is similar to the i13L profile or a true non-retail AP5. This bat has a medium flared handle with a short taper and an extremely large and long barrel for max end-load. Sam Bat’s closest retail model can be purchased at the […]