Louisville Slugger MLB Player Joey Votto Ash Wood Baseball Bat: GM356JV Adult
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Non-Cupped End
Veneer Ash Wood
Turning Model: M356
Joey Votto Signature Model
Black-Smith Finish
Exclusive 360 Degree Compression for Added Hardness
15/16 Inch Handle
Amish Craftsmanship
Made in the U.S.A.
Large Barrel
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Average Ratings Based on 1 Customer Review
Pros: big barreled bat with a good sweet spot. if you like the c243 you will like this bat. Its got a little bit bigger handle than the 243 but its got great balance and a good bat for a power hitter that knows how to swing wood
Cons: if you are more of a slap hitter this bat may not be a great choice for you
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About the Brand
In 1842, J. Frederick Hillerich emigrated with his family from Baden-Baden, Germany to the United States. Eight years before, the 1834 Book of Sports had made its debut as the nation's first publication covering baseball. But when he arrived in Baltimore, J. Frederick Hillerich would never have dreamed of the future impact his family would have on America's favorite pastime.
After a short while, the Hillerichs moved to Louisville, where J. Fred started a woodworking shop in 1856. Two of his sons, Adam and John Andrew "Bud" were born in the United States and would later join their father in his business. By 1864 "J.F. Hillerich, Job Turning" was in operation and filled orders for businesses by custom-turning everything from balusters to bedposts.
The firm thrived, and by 1875 the little woodworking shop employed about 20 people. In 1880 Bud Hillerich, who was an amateur baseball player, became an apprentice in his father's shop. Young Bud made his own baseball bats along with bats for several of his teammates.
The debate over the origins of the first bat continues to generate controversy among baseball enthusiasts, but the younger Hillerich was most certainly involved in getting his father's business involved with what would become the company's signature item. According to company legend, the first bat was turned by Bud for Pete "The Old Gladiator" Browning in 1884. Browning was a star on Louisville's professional American Association team - the Eclipse. On a spring afternoon Bud, then seventeen, witnessed Browning break his favorite bat. Bud offered to make a bat for his hero, and Browning accepted. After the young wood shop apprentice lathed a quality stick from white ash, according to the story, Browning got three hits with it in the next game.
Louisville Slugger gloves are worn by more pitchers in Major League Baseball than any other glove.
Bat Properties
Bat Type | Baseball |
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Deals | Bundle and Save |
Material | Wood |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
Wood Type | Ash |
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