The number of players on a major league team is 9, so if you don't count the pitcher, there would be 8. The American league also has a designated hitter (DH) who bats, but does not take the field on defense.
about 3-4 bats a year usually only replaced when they are broke
japanse
Yes because aluminum bats could hurt the players and fans because of hitting the ball to hard.
No.
Players in Major League Baseball use wooden bats so the ball doesn't go as far when they hit it. If they used an aluminum bat, players could easily hit a home run.
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maple
major league bats are hollow on top because it helps to even out the weight when you swing, making your hits better
For one thing, colleges use metal bats and the MLB uses wood bats. That is about it.
Louisville Slugger
71,239 in the 2009 season.