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07/24/2025 Memorable Senior Night Inspiration for Baseball & Softball Stars

Senior baseball player in jersey #18 with a Mizuno bat over their shoulder. NOTHING is visible on their wristband.

Celebrate your graduating athletes with unforgettable Senior Night ideas from JustBats. Discover personalized bat gifts, custom walk-up music, photo booths, and more to honor baseball and softball seniors in style.... Read More »

07/17/2025 What Is Travel Ball? Experts Explain

Joyful young boys in black shirts with Travel text and caps clap enthusiastically, representing youth travel ball.

Curious about travel ball? In this article, the team at JustBats break down what travel ball is, how it works, and what players and parents should know before joining a team.... Read More »

07/13/2025 Hitting Styles for Baseball and Softball: The Ultimate Guide

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Discover the most effective hitting styles in baseball and softball—contact, power, gap, slap, and hybrid—and learn how to maximize your performance with expert tips and bat recommendations from the JustBats Bat Coaches.... Read More »

07/10/2025 What Wood Bats Do Pros Use? Experts Explain

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Looking for pro model wood bats Major League Baseball players use? JustBats has the best wood baseball bats from the pros available with free shipping on all baseball bat orders!... Read More »

07/08/2025 What Is a Sliding Mitt Used for in Baseball & Softball?

Discover what a sliding mitt is used for in baseball and softball. Learn how it protects players, improves safety on the basepaths, and why more athletes are using them from JustBats Blog... Read More »

07/01/2025 What Is Bobby Bonilla Day? Experts Explain

Bobby Bonilla, a baseball player, wearing a Mets cap. Text: BOBBY BONILLA DAY: July 1. Find out why this day is significant. #clicktohit.

JustBats examines why July 1 is an important day for the former New York Mets outfielder, as well as fans of lop-sided player contracts. Enjoy!... Read More »

06/30/2025 What Does the Perfect Baseball Swing Look Like?

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Baseball has seen its fair share of “ugly” swings, even at the highest level. Notable players like Johnny Damon, Jason Giambi, and Mike Piazza, albeit very successful hitters, didn’t have swings that coaches teach to younger players. So what does the perfect swing look like? To help us answer this question, we’re goin... Read More »

06/04/2025 Why Does College Baseball Not Use Wood Bats? Experts Explain

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The Coaches at JustBats explain that the current system allows college programs to focus their resources on player development and competitive excellence.... Read More »

05/07/2025 Baseball Terms & Slanguage

A big way to up your game is learning to speak the language, from basic baseball terms like ball or strike, to the odd “worm burner” or “oppo taco”... Read More »

05/02/2025 How to Have Baseball Drip: 3 Must-Haves for Your Bat

Baseball bat grips, personalized bats with names like GILLILAND #22 and DRIP, and a bat end cap.

Ready to level up your baseball drip? Learn how to customize your bat with knob stickers, laser engraving, and pre-installed Lizard Skins grips only at JustBats.... Read More »