Louisville Slugger Omaha 517 Junior Big Barrel Baseball Bat: YBO517X
Features
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-10 Length to Weight Ratio
2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
7/8 Inch Standard Handle
Durable Synthetic Leather Grip
Exceptional Durability
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
NEW ST 7U1+ Alloy - Delivers Huge Sweet Spot and Stiff Feel On Contact
One-Piece, Alloy Construction
USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp
Recommended for Players Age 8 and Under
Description
This Louisville Slugger Omaha 517 Junior Big Barrel Baseball Bat: YBO517X features a -10 length to weight ratio, a 2 3/4 inch barrel diameter for a larger sweet spot, and a 7/8 inch standard handle. Additionally, this model features the USSSA 1.15 BPF stamp and is recommended for players ages 8 and under who are in a coach pitch league. Buy your Omaha 517 baseball bat today with free shipping right here at JustBats.com. We're here for you from Click to Hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 1 Customer Review
Bradys new bat! Wisconsin Baseball Dad parent
Pros: Bat seems to have really good pop! Good Feel! Light weight, well balanced. Good price and fast shipping! My son loves it! I bought this bat for a my 8yr old son playing travel ball, only used it in practice so far but it seems to work well for him. He is swinging the 28"-18oz.
Cons: Bat seems to have a some slight vibration to the handle if you miss the sweet spot. My 8yr old was swinging it the other day on a colder day and got some bat sting in the handle when just missing the sweet spot. Unsure about the durability because we just bought it, maybe I can update this after a full use of the bat during summer 8u travel ball.
Questions and Answers
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What is the difference between this and the senior league Omaha 517 in the 28 -10? They both have the same size but one is youth and the other is senior league and doubles in price. Sally
Will this bat have the USA sticker required starting 1/1/2018? LJ
What stamp is on this bat? tomcat
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
Approved For | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 3/4 |
Baseball Bats | Coach Pitch |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Grey Yellow |
Deals | Closeout Bats Personalization Eligible Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -10 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | Omaha |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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