Baseball Bat

What is the Meaning of a Bat in Baseball?

A bat is a piece of sporting equipment used by baseball players to hit the ball. The bat has a smooth surface and is made of wood. Its diameter at the thickest point must be no more than 2.75in and it must not be more than 42in long. The batter is allowed to treat the handle with a sticky substance in order to improve the grip, but the substance cannot extend further than 18in from the top ofthe handle.