0
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the value of Sammy Sosa's corked bat?
On June 3, 2003, in a game played between the Chicago Cubs and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Sammy Sosa cracked his bat revealing that the bat he was using was corked. I do not know the where about's of the famous Sammy Sosa corked bat. Earlier bats that Sammy used that were given to the Hall of Fame were later X-Rayed and no cork was found.In order to come up with a value the bat would have had to been sold at auction or compare it to an auction of a similar bat. A Pete Rose bat that was supposed to be corked sold for $103,631. on Lelands.com in 2005 The bat was bought by an Internet casino company for a publicity stunt to saw the bat in half, and raise money for charity. I don't know if the Sosa Bat would reach that kind of number but it would be an interesting auction.Recent players caught with corked bats include: Wilton Guerrero in 1997 when his bat cracked he raced to pick up the pieces instead of running to first base. The umpire quickly caught on to his actions. Chris Sabo in 1996 claimed that the corked bat he used belonged to another player. Albert Bellein 1994 got caught and the "Batgate" incident was born as team mate Jason Grimsley crawled through a ceiling and stole the bat from the umpires room. The scandal was uncovered as the bat that was used to make the switch had Paul Sorrento's name on it. (you can't make this stuff up) Billy Hatcher was caught in 1987 and Graig Nettles broke his bat in 1974 when superballs came bouncing out! Norm Cash admitted he used a corked bat in 1961.
Where are baseball bats made?
Louisville
What does AB stand for on baseball stats?
at bats
Did Sammy Sosa cork his bat?
When somebody gets caught breaking the rules, the questions remain for a lifetime. Sosa was discovered to have used a corked bat during a game against Tampa Bay on June 3rd, 2003 when the bat shattered and was examined by the home plate umpire after the Tampa Bay catcher picked up a piece of the bat, noticed the cork, and threw the bat at the feet of the umpire. He was ejected from that game and MLB subsequently tested 76 other bats that Sosa used for cork. All were clean. He said that he only used the corked bat in batting practice to entertain the fans and mistakenly picked it up when it was his turn to bat. Sosa apologized for the mistake, regardless, he was suspended for seven games. Whether he used a corked bat at other times during his career ... we will never know. But the questions will always remain.
How many baseball bats did Hank Aaron break?
162
What baseball bats are illegal in cal ripken baseball?
Only wooden (or corked or jucied bats (bats that have been altered to hit the ball farther))
Can MLB players use corked bats?
It is a form of cheating. No ball or bat is to be tampered with during a game.
What is the average speed of a ball coming off of a wooden bat?
Corked bats will provide more power and are banned in MLB. Interestingly, MythBusters (the television program) found that corked bats perform worse than solid wood. It is possible that they missed some crucial controls.
How many players of the MLB use wooden bats?
everyone of them do. metal bats are illegal in professional baseball. But you use them in college, high school and below.
What is the weight of a 32 inch wood bat?
Drop = (weight of bat in oz) - (length of bat) Wood bats have a natural drop of -3, so: (-3) = (weight of bat in oz) - (34) 31 oz = weight of a 34 inch wood bat. In the MLB, that's the minimum weight of a bat. That's why corked bats are illegal, because they weigh less and give a more negative drop (which is an advantage).
Is it illegal in California to have bats as pets?
No it is not illegal but you need a permit
What is an illegal batter?
An illegal batter is a batter who bats out of his legal turn.
Are Brett Brothers bats illegal?
No; not unless your league specifically states they are illegal.
What players have been caught corking their bat?
Cork and superballsOn June 3, 2003, in a game played between the Chicago Cubs and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Sammy Sosa cracked his bat revealing that the bat he was using was corked. Recent players caught with corked bats include: Wilton Guerrero in 1997 when his bat cracked he raced to pick up the pieces instead of running to first base. The umpire quickly caught on to his actions. Chris Sabo in 1996 claimed that the corked bat he used belonged to another player. Albert Bellein 1994 got caught and the "Batgate" incident was born as team mate Jason Grimsley crawled through a ceiling and stole the bat from the umpires room. The scandal was uncovered as the bat that was used to make the switch had Paul Sorrento's name on it. (you can't make this stuff up) Billy Hatcher was caught in 1987 and Graig Nettles broke his bat in 1974 when superballs came bouncing out! Norm Cash admitted he used a corked bat in 1961.I know this has nothing to do with corked bats, BUT THE CUBS SUCK. WHITE SOCKS RULE. the proof is with the corked bats. They try to cheat, but they suck so much even that doesn't help!!!!!!!!!Ohh and by the way the Yankees suck too. The reason why they win so much is, because the city of New York has the money to buy the players.
How is engineering involved with baseball?
"There is a tremendous amount of physics and engineering that goes into the design of a baseball or softball bat, especially the new high-tech aluminum and composite bats which are currently dominating the market. There is also an amazing amount of physics involved in the bat-ball collision, and in the performance and behavior of the bat itself. My interest in the physics of baseball bats began in 1998 when I was setting up a laboratory experiment for my students and decided to have them look at the vibrational behavior of a youth baseball bat. Now, several years later, vibrational and acoustic analysis of softball and baseball bats has become my primary area of research. I have been able to correlate the vibrational frequencies of bat barrels to measured performance, and have signicantly contributed to an understanding of the trampoline effect in a hollow bat. In addition, my vibrational analysis of the bending modes of a bat has added to the understanding of perception and feel, including why some bats sting more or less than others. My research has been presented before international meetings of the Acoustical Society of America, the International Sports Engineering Association, the Sporting Goods and Manufacturers Association, and the Baseball and Softball Equipment Subcommittee of the American Society for Testing and Materials, and several publications are forthcoming. Included on these webpages are answers to often asked questions concerning the physics of baseball bats. An important distinction for my webpages is that the articles provided below are not opinions, but are based on a thorough reading of the available published research literature as well as results from my own experimental research. A full listing of references is attached to each article so interested readers can look up the facts for themselves. Also included on this site are summaries of my research into the vibrational behavior of bats. I wanted to share with the general public some of the fascinating things my students and I have found"What happens when ball meets bat?How large are the forces between bat and ball?How does bat weight affect swing speed and ball velocity?What is the Swing Weight (MOI) of a bat?What is the COP (center of percussion) and does it matter?What (and where) is the sweet spot of a bat?Why do wood bats Crack and metal bats Ping?Why do aluminum bats outperform wood?Aluminum Bats, Performance Standards, and College Baseball TrendsShould Metal Baseball Bats be Banned because they are Dangerous?Are composite bats better than aluminum?Why are Titanium bats illegal?What about corked wood baseball bats?How are baseball and softball bats different?Does it matter how tightly you grip the bat?Do flexible handles affect the performance of a baseball or softball bat?Why is Doctoring a Bat Illegal?Do Accelerated Break-in Techniques Really Work?How is the performance of a baseball or softball bat regulated?Vibrational Behavior of a Baseball/Softball BatMeasuring the Vibration of a Baseball/Softball BatBending Modes and the Sweet SpotHoop Modes and the Trampoline EffectMode splitting in wood batsControlling vibration using a dynamic absorber
Is the Cullen emblem on the baseball bats in twilight?
NO. They Were not on the baseball bats in twilight.
What kinds of snakes live in caves?
Baseball bats
