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Explore the fascinating history of the baseball bat from its early days in the 1800s to the 2000s. This journey outlines pivotal moments, including the introduction of regulations on bat shape and size in the 1860s, limitations on length and diameter, and the gradual acceptance of maple bats in the late 20th century. Discover how players navigated the lack of rules on bat dimensions and how these changes impacted the game of baseball over the decades.
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TheEvolutionoftheBaseballBat Early 1800s: 1869: 1859: 1884: 1890s: Regulation passed that made it mandatory to have rounded sides and top on the bat. Diameter limitation revised. The length of the baseball bat was limited. Players had no regulations about the size or shape of a bat. Regulations on bat diameter created. 1970s: 1991: Early 2000s: Maple baseball bats increase in popularity.