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Bat Digest - The Podcast

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Weekly episodes on all things bats (new and old). We are independent bat reviewers that run the site batdigest.com and share much of what we learn from our data collection on this podcast.
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13. 2022 Louisville Slugger Bats

Bat Digest - The PodcastOct 15, 2021

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51: 2022 Little League World Series Bat Report
Aug 30, 202226:32
50: Mound Visit: Light Bat Take and the History of the Solo

50: Mound Visit: Light Bat Take and the History of the Solo

We talk about what we might look for in a bat if we weren't concerned with power but, instead, wanted the best base hitting bat we could find.

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Aug 23, 202213:16
49: Mound Visit - Drop 5s, Xenos and What Coach Wants Their Players to Swing Single Piece Bats?

49: Mound Visit - Drop 5s, Xenos and What Coach Wants Their Players to Swing Single Piece Bats?

Have a question about bats? Try us at https://www.batdigest.com/advice

On the mound visit, we answer reader and listener questions. 

Aug 16, 202221:56
48: Marucci CAT X is NOW With Ryder Dupuis

48: Marucci CAT X is NOW With Ryder Dupuis

We talk all things the 2023 Marucci CAT X, CAT X Composite, and the CAT X Connect with one of the product designers at Marucci, Ryder Dupuis. Tune in, and share with your friends because the biggest bat release in the last 12 months is about to drop.

CAT X Review: https://www.batdigest.com/baseball-bat-review/2023-marucci-cat-x-10-review/

CAT X Connect Reviews: https://www.batdigest.com/baseball-bat-review/2023-marucci-cat-x-connect-review/

CAT X Composite Reviews: https://www.batdigest.com/baseball-bat-reviews/2023-marucci-cat-x-composite-review/

Aug 09, 202239:02
47: Revisiting Axe Bats
May 10, 202226:08
46: Mound Visit (CF, Alloy or Composite for USSSA, And More)

46: Mound Visit (CF, Alloy or Composite for USSSA, And More)

Here is our 46th episode of Bat Digest - The Podcast.

We talk bats, USSSA, BBCOR options and so much more

Support us directly for as low as $0.99 a month here.

We cover a lot here with 9 questions from listeners.

Have a bat-related question? Send us a line at batdigest.com/advice and we will answer it on our weekly Mound Visit.

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May 03, 202222:04
45: Bat Digest - Podcast: Homewood Bats Todd Pals Talks Wood Bats
Apr 26, 202230:41
44: Mound Visit (Swing Speeds, USA, Grip Thickness)
Apr 19, 202214:15
43: Mound Visit - Over Under Training, Wood, Threat, USA, CF, Missile 2 and More.
Apr 12, 202230:53
42: The Rub (Rant #1)
Apr 05, 202214:46
41: Mound Visit: Sweet Spots, Half Inch Sizes and More

41: Mound Visit: Sweet Spots, Half Inch Sizes and More

Here is our 41st episode of Bat Digest - The Podcast.

Support us directly for as low as $0.99 a month here.

We cover a lot here with 9 questions from listeners.

Have a bat-related question? Send us a line at batdigest.com/advice and we will answer it on our weekly Mound Visit.

Buy the book: https://amzn.to/34Jm90o

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Amazon Bats: https://amzn.to/3uuBz3H

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Mar 29, 202236:01
40: Mound Visit - BBCOR, Voodoo Balanced, Demarini CF and More
Mar 22, 202225:45
39: Mound Visit - 2012 to 2016 BBCOR, Mislabelled Drop 5s, To Goods or not To Goods
Mar 15, 202230:16
38: Liam Mucklow with Marucci's Baseball Performance Lab
Mar 11, 202217:55
37: Mound Visit - String King, Freshman Fastpitch, 7U Big Hitters and More
Mar 08, 202230:53
36: Closeout Bats and Bat Digest
Mar 04, 202234:18
35: Mound Visit - Cold Weather Bats and Rolling
Mar 01, 202231:06
34: Just Bats and Bat Digest

34: Just Bats and Bat Digest

Check Sluggers Science Lab here: https://sluggerscience.com

Here is our 32nd episode of Bat Digest - The Podcast.

Discussing the details of the new Louisivlle Slugger Hitting Science Center with Chad Miller and Jake Miener

Have a bat related question? Send us a line at batdigest.com/advice and we will answer it on our weekly Mound Visit.

Buy the book: https://amzn.to/34Jm90o

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Feb 26, 202222:50
33: Bat Digest - Mound Visit: 47-Inch Bats, B+, Revist the Nuke
Feb 22, 202225:20
32: Louisville Slugger Hitting Science Center with Chad Miller and Jake Misener

32: Louisville Slugger Hitting Science Center with Chad Miller and Jake Misener

Check Sluggers Science Lab here: https://sluggerscience.com

Here is our 32nd episode of Bat Digest - The Podcast.

Discussing the details of the new Louisivlle Slugger Hitting Science Center with Chad Miller and Jake Miener

Have a bat related question? Send us a line at batdigest.com/advice and we will answer it on our weekly Mound Visit.

Buy the book: https://amzn.to/34Jm90o

Affiliate Links

Amazon Bats: https://amzn.to/3uuBz3H

Dicks Sporting Goods: https://icks-sporting-goods.ryvx.net/1Kzzg

DeMarini: https://wilson.aqpq.net/rnex4D

Slugger: https://wilson.aqpq.net/P0YZjR

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Feb 18, 202224:53
31: Mound Visit - Where's Dirty South, Multi Sport Athletes and Even More BBCOR Transition Bats
Feb 15, 202218:50
30: The Book on Bat Fitting
Feb 11, 202215:31
29: Mound Visit - We're Back, 2022 Exit Speeds, 165 Pound 12 Year Olds
Feb 08, 202228:21
28: Mound Visit: BBCOR Transitions, 13U Bats and a Is there anything more durable/hot than the Easton Ghost
Dec 14, 202129:27
27: Mound Visit: Cheap Wood Bats, Alloy Winter Bat, CAT 9 vs Solo, Cam Wood Training, B+ MOI, Beast Speed Swing Weight Check
Dec 07, 202126:59
26: The 10 Best Gifts of Baseball Present: Gift Ideas for the Parent, Player and Friend
Dec 03, 202121:01
25: Mound Visit: Winter Wood Bats, Best Bats for a Junior, Why USSSA have more Hype, Drop 5 USA Bats, 12 to 13U Transition Bat
Nov 30, 202125:57
24. Mound Visit: Speed vs Weight, DeMarini Voucher, 13U Bat Fitting for Winter, Baum vs Brett Bros
Nov 23, 202122:44
23: Enrique Celedon on True Temper Bats: HZRDUS, RAKE, BBCOR and USSSA, 2022 Deals and Things to Watch
Nov 19, 202126:05
22. Mound Visit: How Long Until Composite Wears Out, 2018 Quatro, BBCOR Transitions, Same Bat for 3 Years, Where are the USA Bats, and an 11 Year Old Tanks
Nov 16, 202126:27
21: The Sound of BBCOR
Nov 12, 202116:58
20. Mound Visit: Zoa vs. CAT9 Composite, Single vs Two Piece Composite, 10U fastpitch
Nov 09, 202125:45
19. Hitting is Impossible with Trevor Stocking from Axe Bat
Nov 05, 202126:15
18. Mound Visit: Bat Speed vs Bat Weight
Nov 02, 202127:57
17. The Best Bat Day Ever
Oct 29, 202113:46
16. Mound Visit: 3 BBCOR for $450
Oct 26, 202116:38
15. 2022 DeMarini Baseball Bats
Oct 22, 202112:26
14. Mound Visit: Bat Timing and Black Bats
Oct 19, 202117:42
13. 2022 Louisville Slugger Bats
Oct 15, 202117:51
12. Mound Visit: Slugger Attack and Adult BBCOR
Oct 12, 202108:55
11. 2022 Easton Bats
Oct 08, 202118:50
10. Mound Visit: Give Me Drop or Give Me Length
Oct 05, 202116:34
09. Dirty Little (Bat) Secrets
Oct 01, 202118:56
08. Mound Visit: Lightest Drop 5, Baum vs Wood and 919 Prime Talk
Sep 28, 202111:39
07. 2022 Bat Release Dates (Baseball and Fastpitch)
Sep 24, 202116:29
06. Mound Visit: 2022 Warstic Gunner, 6/7 Year Old All Star, 13U BBCOR from Drop 5 Zen
Sep 21, 202111:31
05. The Best BBCOR Bat Ever
Sep 17, 202120:34
04. Mound Visit: George Brett's Bat, Bros
Sep 14, 202112:16
03. Unfiltered - The Best BBCOR Bats of 2021
Sep 10, 202122:49
02. Mound Visit: 2022 BBCOR Bats and 9 Year Old Problems

02. Mound Visit: 2022 BBCOR Bats and 9 Year Old Problems

We answer a few questions we get from here. Submit your question at batdigest.com/advice. Here we discuss 2022 BBCOR bats, if a 9-year-old should buy a bat for two years, and the difference between a drop 31/23 and a 32/22 in swing weight.

Have a bat related question? Send us a line at batdigest.com/advice and we will answer it on our weekly Mound Visit.

Buy the book: https://amzn.to/34Jm90o

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Slugger: https://wilson.aqpq.net/P0YZjR

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Sep 08, 202114:40