NakamuraMetal Bats to Wood Bats to Metal Bats... and Back to Wood Bats Again
There is an art to hitting. Anyone who has tried to hit at a level past high school knows this. To be able to hit a 73 mph curveball on a line dive to right field isn't easy. But when it happens, it's a beauty. There's nothing quite like it. But what goes into the bat? There's a beauty in bat-making too, right? Furthermore, what's with bats anyways? They can cost anywhere from $15 to $300.
In the state of New York, high school baseball players are not permitted to use metal bats in official games. Why? Because they're dangerous. That's right, metal bats are too dangerous in the hands of a high school New Yorker, but not in the hands of a high schooler from Florida or Arizona.
The metal bats we're outlawed due to their characteristics in weaponry. They were banned because the ball flies off it too well. If a batter hits the ball hard right at the pitcher or third baseman, the fielder may not have enough time to react to the ball, thus get injured or ... die.
But what I don' understand is this: Why would you ban them in high school but not college? And what about little league? Now, the kids go from using metal in little league, wood in high school, metal in college, and wood in the pro's, if they go that far. That's just stupid.
The metal bats should never have been banned. The wood bats can be dangerous too. In the event that the bat breaks, a 24 inch splinter will be shooting across the field, hunting for one of the infielders. At least with a hard hit line drive, you somewhat expect it. You can make a semi-athletic maneuver to try and survive. But if a chunk of wood is heading your way, you might not notice it because you're too focused on the ball.
And besides, metal bats are cheaper. They can go for about $80, but once it's bought, it will last. They can be as cheap as $20. Metal bats rarely break and never shatter. An average wood bat will cost around $70. If you're jammed once, you'll need a new one. These are high school kids we're talking about here. How are they going to afford such expensive bats?
All I'm trying to say is that metal bats should be allowed in New York. It's allowed in all the other states. Why not New York? If you're going to complain about the rates the MTA give, complain about the prices a Marucci bat costs. Or an Old Hickory or Sam Bat costs.
In the state of New York, high school baseball players are not permitted to use metal bats in official games. Why? Because they're dangerous. That's right, metal bats are too dangerous in the hands of a high school New Yorker, but not in the hands of a high schooler from Florida or Arizona.
The metal bats we're outlawed due to their characteristics in weaponry. They were banned because the ball flies off it too well. If a batter hits the ball hard right at the pitcher or third baseman, the fielder may not have enough time to react to the ball, thus get injured or ... die.
But what I don' understand is this: Why would you ban them in high school but not college? And what about little league? Now, the kids go from using metal in little league, wood in high school, metal in college, and wood in the pro's, if they go that far. That's just stupid.
The metal bats should never have been banned. The wood bats can be dangerous too. In the event that the bat breaks, a 24 inch splinter will be shooting across the field, hunting for one of the infielders. At least with a hard hit line drive, you somewhat expect it. You can make a semi-athletic maneuver to try and survive. But if a chunk of wood is heading your way, you might not notice it because you're too focused on the ball.
And besides, metal bats are cheaper. They can go for about $80, but once it's bought, it will last. They can be as cheap as $20. Metal bats rarely break and never shatter. An average wood bat will cost around $70. If you're jammed once, you'll need a new one. These are high school kids we're talking about here. How are they going to afford such expensive bats?
All I'm trying to say is that metal bats should be allowed in New York. It's allowed in all the other states. Why not New York? If you're going to complain about the rates the MTA give, complain about the prices a Marucci bat costs. Or an Old Hickory or Sam Bat costs.
