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OverviewWhy do modern-day sluggers like Aaron Judge prefer maple bats over the traditional ash bats swung by Ted Williams and others? Why did the surge of broken bats in the early 21st century create a crisis for Major League Baseball and what steps were taken to address the issue? Are different woods being considered by players and manufacturers? Do insects, disease and climate change pose a problem long-term? These and other questions are answered in this exhaustive examination of the history and future of wooden bats, written for both lifelong baseball fans and curious newcomers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen M. BratkovichPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Weight: 0.290kg ISBN: 9781476679280ISBN 10: 1476679282 Pages: 205 Publication Date: 30 July 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsWritten in a clear, memorable style that includes a generous number of engaging stories...Bratkovich uses his scientific background regarding forestry and wood products to acquaint the reader with the detailed history of an essential component of 'America's pastime'. --Wood and Fiber Science A good book on an essential piece of equipment. --SABR Deadball Era Committee Newsletter Written in a clear, memorable style that includes a generous number of engaging stories...Bratkovich uses his scientific background regarding forestry and wood products to acquaint the reader with the detailed history of an essential component of 'America's pastime'. --Wood and Fiber Science Author InformationStephen M. Bratkovich is a retired forester and wood products specialist with the U.S. Forest Service in St. Paul, Minnesota and Dovetail Partners, Inc. in Minneapolis. He lives in New Brighton, Minnesota. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |