Louisville Slugger Pro Stock Ash Wood Baseball Bat: PSS318H Adult
Features
Approximate -2 to -3 Length to Weight Ratio
Hornsby Smith Finish
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Turning Model: S318
Cupped End
15/16 Inch Handle
Medium Barrel
Professional Grade
Ash Wood
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 2 Customer Reviews
Andrew
Pros: Great bat, feels good right away, as long as you hit with the grain.
Cons: The knob may bother some people. But if you put a couple rolls of tape on the part where your bottom hand would be, it feels much more comfortable.
Great Bat MAG parent
Pros: Balanced feel with a good sized barrel. Bigger sweet spot and more durable than maple, especially at HS level where there are a lot of balls hit off the end of the barrel, shattering maple bats. Lighter swing weight, which results in more control on off speed pitches and more hits.
Cons: Louisville does not offer 32.5 and 33.5 length.
Questions and Answers
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What is the barrel size on this bat? Bobby Joe
Which is heavier the Louisville Slugger Pro M9C271BHC Maple Baseball Bat or the Louisville Slugger Pro Stock Ash Wood Bat: PSS318H Adult? Mr. Rosales
Can this be delivered in the Philippines? Mr Rosales
Which of these bats should a beginner use: Louisville Slugger Pro Stock Ash Wood Bat: PSS318H Adult or Louisville Slugger Pro M9C271BHC Maple Baseball Bat? Mr. Rosales
Which type of wood is stronger for a wood bat, Maple or Ash? Drake
What is the barrel size? What is the main difference compared the C243? Can I get a natural wood finish? Is the PSS318H available in a non cupped model? Gozer the Traveller 400
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 | Wood Baseball |
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Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Material | Wood |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
Wood Type | Ash |
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