Louisville Slugger Ash Wood Youth Baseball Bat: MLB225YB
Features
Approximate -4 to -5 Length to Weight Ratio
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Team Discounts Available
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Northern White Ash Wood
Natural Flame Tempered Finish
Great for Practice or Games
Description
Priced to fit even the tightest of budgets, this Louisville Slugger ash wood youth bat combines a classic look and and quality wood at an incredible value! The MLB225YB is made from Northern White Ash which popular for its lightweight feel and flexibility. This flexibility isn't found in most wood, and therefore gives ash bats a larger, more forgiving sweet spot. This bat features a 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter that makes it legal for use in just about any youth league. The MLB225YB has a natural flame tempered finish that gives it a classic, yet trendy look. This bat is great for practice or games. Many players prefer to use an inexpensive bat like this for batting practice in order to save their more expensive metal bat for game play only. Practicing with a wood bat has proven to be very beneficial to young players' mechanics as well. Team discounts are available for this product when ordering multiple bats. The MLB225YB is approved for play in all major youth leagues. Louisville Slugger: The Official Bat of Major League Baseball. Free Shipping!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 27 Customer Reviews
Yankees Fan
Pros: What are the weights for this bat?
Cons: Awesome Bat, No Cons
CHOD
Pros: i used this bat today with my friend and right when i hit it on the sweetspot i whacked a homerun it was sick
Cons: It stingssssss
Peelzy
Pros: If you tape this bat it lasts a little longer. It is a great bat for you to practice your swing. It lasted me three months which is great considering i used it everyday.
Cons: breaks easily in the cages like today it broke...
AJAX
Pros: Good size and weight for kids.
Cons: It broke on FIRST DAY!!! I took about 50 hits practicing and it broke.
jaw
Pros: the ball jumps more off this bat than all the others FAST SHIPPING
Cons: STINGS really bad when you dont catch it solid
jizzy
Pros: bough 4, each weigted defrent .Great bat and really fast shipping
Cons: none great bat
mikey the best baseball player
Pros: Today my teammates used is and said it was good now they are buying it! Good wood bat for practicing
Cons: none
The glove
Pros: When you hit with this bat on sweet spot the ball will go quite a distance into the outfield. Great amount of pop.
Cons: Ridiculously end weighted, if you buy 30 inch it feels like two pounds.
Coach J
Pros: This is a (-8) bat - I had it professionally weighed. It's an excellent bat for game and BP (off real baseballs). It's weight is mostly in the meat of the barrel, so it might lag or angle down through the hitting zone for the younger players.
Cons: None - wish they made a black version.
sblackzz9
Pros: The weight is great for a young player. My 9 yr old son swinging it in the off-season to build strength. Nice pop and distance. The price makes this bat an awesome value.
Cons: None
duffy
Pros: Big sweet spot, "miracle" pop to weight ratio (not weight to length), makes your swing faster. If you are trying out for a team or just want to look good when playing THIS IS THE BAT!
Cons: You have to adjust your swing because this bat is so light, barrel feels a little thin and you need to get a grip (ex: tennis racket grip) because it does sting. One last thing, this bats weight is not consistent so one out of every 5 buyers will get one that feels heavy so it's a little bit of a lottery
Joeyo125
Pros: I got this bat a month before little league started so I could work on my upper body strength and bat speed. This is the third I've had I had a couple of them when I was younger and now I've gotten another and it's great. It's also pretty cheap so you don't buy a $60 bat and then just snap it.
Cons: Breaks pretty easily.
big papi
Pros: awsome bat youll hit it every time if you get use to it
Cons: if your just starting its heavy and breaks easy DONT use in FAST pitch baseball it stings realy bad
UPC
Pros: Very nice pop I love that bat
Cons: Not any
Velma Spears
Pros: I purchased the bat for Christmas but have not opened so I can wrap as is. I have ordered this bat a couple times before, and it's always great.
Cons:
TexasRangers2012WC
Pros: Really cool bat.
Cons: None.
Gianni11
Pros: This bat is the best, I mean the price is so good what you get for! And it has a good sweet spot and great pop
Cons: This is better than my marucci youth bat and rawlings bat too
Dan
Pros: Great swing weight for a 12 year old boy. Full tip (not hollowed)gives great power for stronger kids.
Cons: No cons.
JV
Pros: Great bat for the price. Start your kids young with a wood bat prior to using a metal bat. It will help all around with his or her swing.
Cons: none
Surprisingly good for the cost Vinny player
Pros: good pop and feel
Cons: handle needs tape, a little slippery but that comes with most wood bats
didnt last long little league mom parent
Pros: Brought this as an exact replacement on one my son enjoyed using but had shattered. They said the bat would arrive btwn Thurs & Fri...arrived Thurs. Early is always good! Great pop, gets great hits Unfortunately the bat shattered in the 1st game...not their fault, its always a risk with wood bats did get a double and a triple off of it but 3rd at bat it shattered on an inside pitch. I called customer service and they were very pleasant and professional. As a courtesy they credited me $10 bcz the bat had gone on sale after I purchased it, and have given me a 10% discount towards a future purchase. I will definitely be using them again!!
Cons: Wood is alwsys risky!
Perfect, Tyler player
Pros: I love everything about it.
Cons: I have none.
Breaks Easy Luke Dastic player
Pros: has good pop, doesnt hurt ur hands and feels really good off the sweetspot
Cons: broke the first pitch in a game when i havent ever used it in a game
OK bat ??????? player
Pros: great bat for soft toss in cage
Cons: it breaks easily. it broke on my third game. only 10.
ASH BAT Louisville Slugger Andrew DeSanti Sr parent
Pros: It was cheap
Cons: My son is 12 and 4' 10" and 60 pounds. He broke this bat in batting practice doing light hitting. It never made it to a game! He only hit a dozen balls with it.
Tobacco juice RichieB Other
Pros: My dad was a professional baseball player in the 1920s and 30s. When he bought me this bat, he rubbed tobacco juice on it with a cloth until it was a deep amber color. He said it made the bat last longer. I used that bat for several years and do not remember ever breaking it. It was pretty neat having a personalized slugger. He also made shallow grooves up and down the handle with a folded bottle cap to improve the grip.
Cons: Are you kidding?
Great Bat Dingers R Us Player
Pros: Fun to use it has a lot of pop I used it in a few games I had 1 home run and 2 doubles with it.
Cons: A little heavy
Questions and Answers
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My son just purchased athe 225YB Louisville Slugger wooden bat that says powerized next to the emblem It is the 30 inch bat. He really would like to know whose autograph is on the bat. It is not a very clear autograph He It says GRAND SLAM then the autograph and then the words YOUTH BASEBALL He would really like to know if possible what people signed this particular bat. We appreciate your help with this. .
I have heard from teamates who have this bat that when they bought it at the store all the bats weights felt different. Is there a way i can buy it here and know the exact weight of the bat i am buying? duffy
I have a 13 yr old. He is 5' 3" tall. this yr he is on 90' bases. He swings a 32" 20 ounce metal bat. What size and weight wood bat would you suggest. Steve
Is this bat little league approved and what is the BPF on this bat? Big P
How heavy is the bat if I get a 30in? brown
How come one comment said he had the bat professionally weighted and that this bat was actually a -8? IDK
Isn't there a big difference between -8 and -4? IDK
What is the weight of the 31"? Lol
How many ounces is this bat? Mom
How much does a 27" weigh? alonso
I am looking for a Derek Jeter youth wood bat in a 28". Do you have it? Maya
Is the Louisville MLB225YB approved for Little League baseball? Patrick
I have heard that the majority of the wood for Louisville Slugger bats comes from Pennsylvania. Is this true? Ted
The description of the Louisville Slugger ash bat says it is approximately -3 to -4 while the Rawlings ash bat says it is -7 to -8. What is the reason for the large weight difference in the two bats of the same price of $29.99? Dave
My son loves the 225 Louisville slugger 28"bat, but some are heavier than others. I understand it's supposed to be that way. But it makes buying online very difficult. Can you send the lightest ones you have, or is it luck of the draw? Crash
The signature on this bat is not legible, can you help? mark hammer
If I buy the bat, can I have my grandson's name and number with "2013" engraved on it? Kevin
How can I avoid cracking my brand new bat? Ozzysmith#1
Why is this bat not legal for Little League? 909grandfather
How much would a 30" bat weigh? allstar all the time
Do you monogram bats? gp507
How much does it weigh? ihitbombs
Do you deliver to Australia? Deathadda
I want to buy my 8 year old a wood bat. How do you know what the weight is? bee
Can you personalize, (carve), a name onto it? Jimmy
Can you engrave or burn a name on this bat? tom
What are the weights of the bats? 13upcec
What is the ideal bat weight and length for a three year old right handed batter? Farhod Azarbaydjani
Can you get this bat painted in the Chicago Cubs Colors with the Cub emblem? Also do you write the name on the bat like Tanner Leonard on the bat head? What would be the total cost be? Richard
Hi, I'm a thirteen yr old that's 5'11 and weighs about 150. I was wondering what size and weight wood bat should I use. I am also playing 14u travel ball this year so I have to use a drop 3. JD
Who's screen-printed signature is on the bat? DEMPSEY
About the Brand
In 1842, J. Frederick Hillerich emigrated with his family from Baden-Baden, Germany to the United States. Eight years before, the 1834 Book of Sports had made its debut as the nation's first publication covering baseball. But when he arrived in Baltimore, J. Frederick Hillerich would never have dreamed of the future impact his family would have on America's favorite pastime.
After a short while, the Hillerichs moved to Louisville, where J. Fred started a woodworking shop in 1856. Two of his sons, Adam and John Andrew "Bud" were born in the United States and would later join their father in his business. By 1864 "J.F. Hillerich, Job Turning" was in operation and filled orders for businesses by custom-turning everything from balusters to bedposts.
The firm thrived, and by 1875 the little woodworking shop employed about 20 people. In 1880 Bud Hillerich, who was an amateur baseball player, became an apprentice in his father's shop. Young Bud made his own baseball bats along with bats for several of his teammates.
The debate over the origins of the first bat continues to generate controversy among baseball enthusiasts, but the younger Hillerich was most certainly involved in getting his father's business involved with what would become the company's signature item. According to company legend, the first bat was turned by Bud for Pete "The Old Gladiator" Browning in 1884. Browning was a star on Louisville's professional American Association team - the Eclipse. On a spring afternoon Bud, then seventeen, witnessed Browning break his favorite bat. Bud offered to make a bat for his hero, and Browning accepted. After the young wood shop apprentice lathed a quality stick from white ash, according to the story, Browning got three hits with it in the next game.
Louisville Slugger gloves are worn by more pitchers in Major League Baseball than any other glove.
Bat Properties
Baseball Bats | Youth Wood Baseball |
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Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Brown |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Material | Wood |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
Wood Type | Ash |
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