CS drives one deep over the left field fence with his DeMarini Vexxum BBCOR!
Aiden takes a practice cut with his 2013 DeMarini Vexxum and reviews its features.
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Every player knows the importance of “mental toughness” in baseball and softball. Jackie Robinson was a world class athlete, and had the physical tools to become a Hall of Fame second baseman, but what allowed him to excel on the diamond was his extraordinary mental toughness.
Robinson’s ability to withstand racial slurs, physical play on the field and social backlash from the game of baseball and the world is still an inspiration to today’s Big Leaguers.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder, Carl Crawford, had this to say regarding Major League Baseball’s upcoming celebration of Jackie Robinson Day. “When I see the number 42, it just makes me think about all the things Jackie had to go through. It just makes me want to represent myself the same way he was able to represent himself.”
The number 42 is officially retired by every team in Major League Baseball. In honor of Robinson’s debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day every year on April 15th. Take a moment today, while the players are lined up for the National Anthem, to reflect on the symbolism of the 42 on the back of every jersey.
Jackie Robinson may be gone but his legacy will live on forever. He knew that breaking the MLB color barrier carried more significance than just his career statistics. That can be summed up in one of Jackie Robinson’s most famous quotes:
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”
“42: The Jackie Robinson Story” is currently playing in theatres everywhere, so check it out to get a closer look at Robinson’s remarkable story. Also be sure to continue sending us your game pictures or bat review videos for a chance to win a $25 or $300 gift card from JustBats.com. Click HERE for directions and see just how easy it is to enter.
The Louisville Slugger brand has been synonymous with the game of baseball since they introduced their first wood bat 129 years ago. From Babe Ruth to Derek Jeter, the Louisville Slugger logo has left its mark on the great game of baseball. This season, tradition meets innovation as Louisville Slugger unveils an updated version of their classic logo.
The new Louisville Slugger logo is first being rolled out on their newest M9 and MLB Prime models which will feature harder wood for top of the line performance. The new wood drying and processing methods result in a harder wood that will not only be higher performing, but also more durable. Here are a few of the MLB’s best players who will continue to make their own mark with the new Louisville Slugger logo.
Check out of all of Louisville Slugger’s hottest Baseball, Fastpitch Softball, and Slow Pitch Softball bats for the 2013 season at JustBats.com, where you ALWAYS get fast, free shipping and friendly, 24/7 customer service!
With increases in BBCOR technology, there are a lot of fantastic bats on the market. We love to answer any questions you all have, but what we enjoy as much as providing World Class customer service is hearing what our fans think! So tell us what your favorite BBCOR bat is and why. If you don’t see your favorite bat in the list below feel free to write it in. Let us know on the JustBats.com Blog, JustBats.com Facebook Page, or tweet us @justbats.
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D-Boone43 steps into the box for the first time with his new 2013 RIP-IT Prototype BBCOR Air
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When it comes to baseball bats, Easton is royalty. For more than 40 years, Easton has been an industry leader in developing innovative new technologies and outfitting ballplayers with high-performing bats. Today, we take a look at the 2013 Easton S Series and XL Series and compare their differences and why they might be the right bat for you.
Easton S Series:
The Easton S Series is a great bat for contact hitters. It has a balanced swing weight, so it’ll help hitters who have trouble generating their own power to increase their bat speed. There are four designs in the S Series: The S1, S2, S3 and S4.
The S1 is a two-piece bat with a composite handle and barrel and available in BBCOR, Senior League, Youth and Jr. Big Barrel designs. The S2 is a two-piece hybrid with a composite handle and alloy barrel and available in BBCOR, Senior League and Youth designs. The S3 is a one-piece alloy and available in BBCOR, Senior League and Youth designs. The S4 is a one-piece alloy with a 2 ½” barrel diameter and available in BBCOR.
Easton XL Series:
The Easton XL Series is an ideal bat for a power hitter who can generate their own bat speed. It has a slight end load and an extended barrel which creates an incredibly large sweet spot. There are three designs in the XL Series: XL1, XL2 and XL3.
The XL1 is a two-piece bat with a composite barrel and handle and available in BBCOR, Senior League and Youth designs. The XL2 is a two-piece hybrid bat with a composite handle and alloy barrel and available in BBCOR, Senior League and Youth designs. The XL3 is a one-piece alloy and available in BBCOR, Senior League and Youth designs.
So the choice is yours. Two very high-performing lines from Easton that will take your game to new levels. You can find them all at JustBats.com where we have a 24/7 in-house customer service team who are happy to answer all your questions and give you advice on which Easton is best for you.
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Major League Baseball’s Opening Day festivities are still 30 days away. However, baseball fanatics will get a chance to whet their appetite as the World Baseball Classic is set to begin on March 2nd and run through March 19th. Teams representing 32 countries have been whittled down to a field of 16 that will compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals and the title of World Champion.
The World Baseball Classic began in 2006 in response to baseball being removed from the Summer Olympics. The first two Classics were held three years apart (2006 & 2009), however the new format will have the tournament being played every four years. Qualifying rounds are held all over the world, but the previous two championship games were held in the United States. This year, the qualifying rounds will be held in Japan, Taiwan, Puerto Rico and the United States with the championship rounds being held in San Francisco.
Japan is the two-time defending World Baseball Classic Champion. The United States has never finished on the medal podium. Their best finish came in 2009 when they finished in 4th place. This year, Team USA is in Pool D and will start the Classic in Phoenix against Mexico, Italy and Canada. Let’s hope that Team USA will come out with bats blazing and bring the gold medal home to the states!
| TEAM USA 2013 WBC PROVISIONAL ROSTER |
| P R.A. Dickey (Toronto Blue Jays) |
| P Jeremy Affeldt (San Francisco Giants) |
| P Ryan Vogelsong (San Francisco Giants) |
| P Craig Kimbrel (Atlanta Braves) |
| P Luke Gregerson (San Diego Padres) |
| P Chris Perez (Cleveland Indians) |
| P Vinnie Pestano (Cleveland Indians) |
| P Tim Collins (Kansas City Royals) |
| P Derek Holland (Texas Rangers) |
| P Glen Perkins (Minnesota Twins) |
| UT Ben Zobrist (Tampa Bay Rays) |
| C JP Arencibia (Toronto Blue Jays) |
| C/1B Joe Mauer (Minnesota Twins) |
| C Jonathan Lucroy (Milwaukee Brewers) |
| 1B Mark Teixeira (New York Yankees) |
| 2B Brandon Phillips (Cincinnati Reds) |
| SS Jimmy Rollins (Philadelphia Phillies) |
| 3B David Wright (New York Mets) |
| UT Willie Bloomquist (Arizona Diamondbacks) |
| OF Giancarlo Stanton (Miami Marlins) |
| OF Ryan Braun (Milwaukee Brewers) |
| OF Shane Victorino (Boston Red Sox) |
| OF Adam Jones (Baltimore Orioles) |
| P Heath Bell (Arizona Diamondbacks) |
| P Mitchell Boggs (St. Louis Cardinals) |
| P Steve Cishek (Miami Marlins) |
| P Kris Medlen (Atlanta Braves) |
They’ve been waiting all year. Early morning weights before class and late night sessions in the cage have led up to this moment. College baseball and softball players across the nation are lacing up their cleats and stepping into the batter’s box to begin the 2013 season and reap the benefits of their off-season work. The top baseball and softball programs in the nation will battle to stay at the top, while other programs fight to etch their name in the record books.
Check out the top 5 ranked teams in Division 1 baseball and softball and the bats they will be using this season. Also, be sure to submit your photos and videos for a chance to win a $25 or $300 gift card in our JustBats.com Gift Card Give Away!
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Thank you to everyone who submitted the awesome pictures and videos with your great bats. Even though the calendar year is coming to end, off-season training is in full swing. We encourage you to keep putting in the hard work for the rest of the off-season so you can dominate the competition in 2013 and continue sending in your pictures and videos for chances to win $25 and $300 in our weekly Gift Card Give Away. Thank you again for your submissions and be sure to check out all of the great 2013 bats we have available at JustBats.com. With that being said, here are 12 of the best user submitted photos of 2012….
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