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No, Bamboo bats have not yet been approved by Major League Baseball. The approved bat types are Ash, Maple, Birch, and Hickory. Some consider Bamboo Bats a composite bat based on the way they are made. -
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Assuming you are speaking of baseball bats made from maple, the come from the wood of maple trees. Also known as Acer.
major league bats are hollow on top because it helps to even out the weight when you swing, making your hits better
The use of Ash Bats in the MLB are declining because of the relatively recent rise of the Maple Bat. Maple Bats have become extremely popular since Barry Bonds broke the single season home run record using a maple bat. Maple is a denser wood than Ash, so the Ash bats are more flexible and more likely to break than maple. Although maple bats are more expensive, they usually last quite a bit longer than Ash so the difference in cost usually isn't an issue.
For one thing, colleges use metal bats and the MLB uses wood bats. That is about it.
71,239 in the 2009 season.
Louisville Slugger
On average, about 1.5 million trees are cut down each year to produce wooden bats for Major League Baseball. The majority of these bats are made from ash and maple trees, which are specifically harvested for their quality and durability. This practice raises concerns about sustainability and the impact on forest ecosystems. Efforts are being made to promote responsible sourcing and reforestation to mitigate these effects.
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about 3-4 bats a year usually only replaced when they are broke