The "125" refers to the grade of wood used to make the bat. "125" is the highest grade and is reserved for all pro level bats. The "125" bats are also used for the highest quality store model bats.
The 125 is not the Model number. Louisville slugger began using model numbers on the knob in 1943 then moving the model number to the barrel in 1977.
Flame Tempered is a process of drying and hardening the wood with lower grade Baseball bats. If your bat reads "Flame tempered it is a store model bat. "Powerized" is used on higher grade bats, and professional models. "Bone Rubbed"the same process for hardening the wood appears on bats made in the 1920s
The "125" refers to the grade of wood used to make the bat. "125" is the highest grade and is reserved for all pro level bats. The "125" bats are also used for the highest quality store model bats. The "Y" after 125 would most likely be an indication that it is a Youth model bat.
The bulk of the value will rely on the age of the bat, size, condition, and if the bat is endorsed by a ballplayer. Without a player endorsement it will have a low collectors value. If the bat is a youth model it should be about 30-32 inches in length. Larger than a Little League bat, but smaller than a full length adult size bat. To help you date the bat I will leave a link below. (Related Links)
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1958
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Brooks Robinson Louisville Slugger 125 store model batIn general a Brooks Robinson Louisville Slugger 125 store model bat in unused Excellent - Near Mint condition is worth about $50.00 - $75.00 in used but not abused excellent condition about $40.00 - $50.00 The bulk of the value will be determined by the condition, age, and model of the bat. Longer, older and higher grade bats will sell for more. With Louisville slugger bats in short, if your bat has the size stamped into the knob it is a store model bat. This is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat. A bat closest in size, and mode to the bat a player used during his career will have a higher value.
125 JD Joe DiMago Baseball BatAt one time Louisville Slugger issued signature model bats with the players initials follwong the wood grade number inside the center brand. The JD after the 125 stands for Joe DiMaggio. The "125" refers to the grade of wood used to make the bat. "125" is the highest grade and is reserved for all pro level bats. The "125" bats are also used for the highest quality store model bats.
It's worth what someone's willing to pay.
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Reggie Jackson Louisville Slugger 125 store model batIn general a Reggie Jackson Louisville Slugger 125 store model bat in unused Excellent - Near Mint condition is worth about $60.00 - $75.00 in used but not abused excellent condition about $40.00 - $60.00 The bulk of the value will be determined by the condition, age, and model of the bat. Longer, older and higher grade bats will sell for more. With Louisville slugger bats in short, if your bat has the size stamped into the knob it is a store model bat. This is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat. A bat closest in size, and mode to the bat a player used during his career will have a higher value.
Your baseball bat cannot be dated by the information provide. the number 125 inside the center brand refers to the grade of wood used to make the bat. "125" is the highest grade and is reserved for all pro level bats. The "125" bats are also used for the highest quality store model bats.The 125 is not the Model number. Louisville slugger began using model numbers on the knob in 1943 then moving the model number to the barrel in 1977.The "S" that follows the 125 stands for Special, and the RSS2 on the knob would most likely be the players initials (RS) Special (S), and the 2 indicates it is a 32 inch bat. This is called an inch mark and appears on store model bats. The inch mark is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. Visit the LOUISVILLE SLUGGER BAT DATING guide located on this website. You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat. See related Links for the bat dating guide.
Louisville Slugger bat dating guideHillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. See Related Links below, and visit the Louisville Slugger bat dating guide. You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Yogi Berra bat.