John F.X. Ryan, Jr.

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The Perfect Fit In A Baseball Bat

22nd February 2011
There are three major parameters to consider when fitting a bat to a ballplayer. Height and weight are the first parameters to consider. A little leaguer cannot march up to the plate with a Ruthian 42-inch wooden club, but he needs more than a toothpick. ... Read >

The Uncertain Future Of Composite Metal And Aluminum Baseball Bats

09th February 2011
After the California baseball tragedy, the future of metal bats is uncertain. The trampoline effect of the ball coming off the bat makes all pitchers vulnerable to 100 mph line drives. The ability to protect oneself as a pitcher is negligible. The Nationa... Read >

The Sweet Spot And The Perfect Baseball Bat

09th February 2011
As a kid growing up in Indiana, I always strove to find the perfect fit in bats, one that had a sweet spot as big as Indianapolis. I never knew the exact location of that spot other than it was somewhere near the end of the barrel, but I knew its power wh... Read >