Louisville Slugger MLB Prime Josh Hamilton Maple Wood Baseball Bat: GH359JH Adult
Features
15/16 Inch Handle
Amish Craftsmanship
Natural Unfinished Look
Exclusive 360 Degree Compression for Added Hardness
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Josh Hamilton Signature Model
Extra Large Barrel
Made in the U.S.A.
Non-Cupped End
Turning Model: H359
Veneer Maple Wood
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 1 Customer Review
idropbombs
Pros: It hits smooth and has good balance for a wood bat
Cons: After 50 home runs it broke.
Questions and Answers
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How heavy is this bat?/What is the drop weight? Bryce
Is this bat legal for high school baseball? Alex
Is this bat end loaded? josh
Could you use this bat for a youth kid who would need a size 33? REIDAK
Can you get this bat Cupped? ricky
How big is the barrel? blaze
How much does the bat weigh? Jon
Which bat is better for a gap to gap hitter. The Josh Hamilton GH359JH MLB Prime bat or the GM110CG Curtis Granderson MLB Prime bat? dj
On your online store there are two of the GH359JH bats and I noticed that this one has a non cupped end and the other one has a cupped end. Another thing that I found interesting is that on the one that does have a cupped end the logo is different because there is the LS above the Louisville Slugger sign and there isn't on this one. Are there any other differences in these bats such as wood quality? Will the one with the cupped end feel significantly less top heavy? la
Is this bat a durable bat? lgsts
I noticed that this bat does not have the advanced finish system like the other MLB Prime bats, will this cause any problems like lack of durability and will this bat have any cavities? rb
Does this bat come with a warranty? Will you replace it if it breaks? blaze
Is this bat similar to the 243 model bat in terms of feeling top heavy. rb
Does it come in black and not cupped? RIKIIE
Is this bat extremely end loaded? rb
what is the barrel diameter on this bat? rb
I see that many pros use both maple and ash bats. Which type of wood is less likely to break? MMJ
Will you be receiving anymore 33 inch bats in this model? edward
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
Baseball Bats | Wood Baseball |
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Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Material | Wood |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
Wood Type | Maple |
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