What is the value of a Louisville Slugger YB5?

Answer 1

If the bat has the size on the knob it is an inch mark indicating that it is a store model bat. Inch mark- A term used with Baseball bats referring to the number stamped into the knob of the bat indicating the length on store model bats. Model number is not an inch mark. If the bat knob reads YB4 it Stands for Yogi Berra 34 inch bat. 3 or 34 could be used as well.

A Yogi Berra 125 Louisville slugger store model bat is worth between $75.-$125. in excellent -near/mint condition, more or less depending on when the bat was made. Value can vary based on bat model, era made, size, and condition. Your bat could have been made during the 1980's, and would be worth less than a bat made during the 1960's

The dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. 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.

For example: a bat made between 1916 - 1929 will have HILLERERICH & BRADSBY Co in the center label as opposed to J.F. HILLERERICH & SON Co as the bats made before. TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF appears below the oval and changed to TRADE MARK REG in 1930.

"Bone Rubbed" is a process to harden the surface of the bat and appears on bats made in the 1920s The "Powerized"process was first used, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931 and has pat. pending beneath the stamp. Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used during the 1932 season. In 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"I will leave a link below to help you date your Louisville Slugger bat

Answer 2

The bat you have might be a World Series "Black Bat" They were given to participating players, and dignitaries from teams in the world series. They have facsimile signatures of the entire team in gold on a dark black ebony bat. Names in script for Hillerich & Bradsby endorsees and block letter for non endorsed players.

"Black Bats" are highly sought after in excellent to near mint condition. Any grade lower will devalue the price considerably. A 1978 New York Yankees Black Bat is worth about $450.-$550. If this is not the bat you have you will have to be more specific to the details of your bat.

Answer 3

If the bat has the size on the knob it is an inch mark indicating that it is a store model bat. Inch mark- A term used with baseball bats referring to the number stamped into the knob of the bat indicating the length on store model bats. Model number is not an inch mark. If the bat knob reads 3 or 34 it is a 34 inch bat.

A Pee Wee Reese 125 Louisville slugger store model bat is worth between $75.-$125. in excellent -near/mint condition, more or less depending on when the bat was made. Value can vary based on bat model, era made, size, and condition. Your bat could have been made during the 1980's, and would be worth less than a bat made during the 1960's

The dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. 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.

For example: a bat made between 1916 - 1929 will have HILLERERICH & BRADSBY Co in the center label as opposed to J.F. HILLERERICH & SON Co as the bats made before. TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF appears below the oval and changed to TRADE MARK REG in 1930.

"Bone Rubbed" is a process to harden the surface of the bat and appears on bats made in the 1920s The "Powerized"process was first used, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931 and has pat. pending beneath the stamp. Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used during the 1932 season. In 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"I will leave a link below to help you date your Louisville Slugger bat

Answer 4

The bulk of the value on a collectible baseball bat relies on the player endorsement. without a player endorsement the value will rely on vintage bat features like a mushroom knob, decal, or ornamental engraving. You did not mention if the bat was endorsed, or the model number, size, and condition. Besides condition there are many factors that will effect the price more or less. Baseball bats closest to the players size and model number that was used during his playing days will sell at a higher price. Decal bats are very desirable and could sell in the $1,000.'s In 1905 Honus Wagner, a star for the Pittsburgh Pirates, signed a contract with Hillerich & Bradsby co. and became the first player ever to endorse a bat. His autograph was also the first to be used on a bat and the first known professional athlete endorsement of a retail product. Ty Cobb signed with the company in 1908. The model 40 was a secondary line of autograph models offered by Louisville Slugger, and was a very popular model from the 1916 -1929 era. If you have a 40 model it will have the initials of the player following the number 40. This bat could have had a decal, and it wore off. Below is a link to a Ty Cobb Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat from the 1916-1929 labeling period. Use the Discuss Question button below to add details about your bat.

Answer 5

I picked up a Yogi Berra YB4 Hillerich and Bradsby bat. 125 -Powerized, it is broken. But can you help with the dating and possible value of the bat?

Answer 6

whatever someone will pay for it