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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.
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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 do you make a corked bat?
Drill a hole down the core of the bat at the thick end, the end you use to hit the ball. Then fill the hole with cork material. Plug the hole with a wooden plug, held in place with wood glue. Sand it smooth, and refinish the bat with paint so it is not noticeable.
What is the value of a Hank Greenberg bat?
his bat is very famous
What is an authentic Tris Speaker baseball bat worth?
There are many questions that must be answered before determining the value of your bat. If its a store model bat, the value is going to be a few hundred plus/minus based on condition, manufacturing era, length, weight, etc. If its a professional model bat, the value is many thousand dollars.
What is the value of a official ty cobb bat 1909?
What is the vaule of an official ty cobb bat 1909?
Does a corked bat help hit the ball better then a wooden bat?
A corked bat might help with hitting the ball a bit but because the mass of a corked bat is different then to a wooden bat that you would be hitting it with less mass witch means you won't be hitting that much home runs form a corked bat. plus the corked bat is illegal to use in professional baseball in America. so if you wanted more home runs don't use the corked bat.
Before choosing baseball what was Sammy Sosas favorite sport?
Sammy sold oranges on the street and shined shoes to make ends meet for his mother and six siblings. He started baseball when he was fourteen only he played with and branch for a bat and a milk carton for a glove.
What bat hits the farthest a corked bat or a aluminum?
Aluminum. Corking a bat reduces the collision. A ball travels further with an uncorked wooden than a corked wooden.
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 a Sammy Sosa signed bat worth?
A Sammy Sosa signed bat is worth about $250.-$400. The most preferred bat for a signature is a bat closest to the size, and model the player used. The better the quality of the bat the higher collectors value it will have. Add for inscriptions. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. In a recent auction a Sammy Sosa signed baseball bat sold for $262.90 A Sammy Sosa signed game model baseball bat inscribed "Slamming Sammy" sold for $489.
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.
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.
Who is Slamming Sammy?
Sammy Sosa who is best known for his home run race with Mark McGuire Sosa spent most of his years as a hometown hero for the Chicago Cubs until an incident with a corked bat and speculation of steroid usage made him become hated in the town. He switched teams a few more times but wasnt well known or liked after his years in chicago.
What is the value of an autographed Sammy Sosa game bat?
There are 3 levels 1) Unsigned Game Used Bat $800 - $1000 2) Signed Game Used Bat $1200-$1500 3) Signed Game Used HR Bat $2500-$4000
Does Sammy Solis bat right or left?
MLB player Sammy Solis bats right.
What type of bat makes a baseball go farther Corked wooden etc?
composite combat to be specific
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).
