Who uses the largest bat in MLB?

The Longest MLB Baseball Bat
Ruth and DiMaggio, on the other hand, used a 36 inch length bat regularly. MLB regulations allow a bat up to 42 inches, but we've yet to record anyone using a bat larger than 36. Even today, big hitters rarely go much over 34, let alone 35 inches.
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Which MLB player uses the biggest bat?

Hall of Famer Edd Roush holds the distinction as the player who used the heaviest bat in MLB history. Roush, who debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1913, used a 48-ounce behemoth.
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Who uses a 32 inch bat in the MLB?

3: Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton also uses a 32-ounce bat, and considering how he is 6'5", 250 pounds, the bat's lightness probably the reason why he can hit home runs like this.
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Did Barry Bonds use a 32 inch bat?

first 12 years of his career, he used a 32½-inch bat…”) Barry Bonds used a 34” bat most of his career. There are reports that early in his career, he used a 33 ½” bat. More significantly he always choked up an inch to an inch and a half, putting the length of his bat, based on his grip position, around 33”.
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What size bat does Bryce Harper swing?

Harper's preferred bat measurements are 34 inches long, 32 ounces in weight.
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What size bat did Derek Jeter swing?

Derek Jeter ordered 33.5-inch, 31 ounce P72 model bats in 1995 and 1996. Derek went to a longer and heavier 34-inch, 32 ounce model P72 Louisville Slugger starting in the 1997 season. He's stayed with the 34-inch, 32 ounce model ever since.
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What size bat does Tatis JR use?

Rising superstar Fernando Tatis uses the Victus FT23 model in 33.5″/31 oz. (-2.5) and 34″/31.5 oz. length to weight ratios. The FT23 features a large barrel, medium handle, and a flared knob.
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What size bat does Jose Altuve use?

Altuve's bat is like his physique: short and stocky. He uses a 33-inch Victus-made bat, about an inch shorter than the typical length, with a thinner handle and thicker barrel than many other bats.
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Should I swing a 32 or 33-inch bat?

Those between 5'1" and 5'8" in height who weigh between 101 and 140 pounds will need a bat that is 32 inches in length. A bat of 33 inches is ideal for those in this height range who weigh between 141 pounds and 180+ pounds. A 33-inch bat is also perfect for players between 5'9" and 6' who weigh 121 to 160 pounds.
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What size bat does Mike Trout swing?

MT27 Turn Model - Built For Mike Trout Of The Los Angeles Angels. This Bat Features A Long & Thick Barrel (2 1/2 Inches) That Tapers Into A Thin Handle (29/32 Inch).
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Who hit a baseball 575 feet?

“Somebody once asked me if I ever went up to the plate trying to hit a home run. I said, 'Sure, every time. '” said Mickey Mantle. Two years to the day after his MLB debut – on April 17, 1953 – future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle hit one of the furthest recorded home runs in history.
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Who should swing a 34 inch bat?

The bat length they suggest is by height. A 4'6″ should have a 27 or 28-inch bat, and a 5'10” player should have between a 30 and 34-inch bat.
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Do any MLB players use a 33 inch bat?

MLB regulations allow a bat up to 42 inches, but we've yet to record anyone using a bat larger than 36. Even today, big hitters rarely go much over 34, let alone 35 inches.
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Is a longer bat harder to swing?

Many baseball players believe a longer bat means better plate coverage – but that's not always the case. A longer bat is often swings heavier, and if it's too long for you, can reduce your swing speed and keep you from catching up to certain pitches. Even some professional players swing bats as short as 32”.
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What size is Barry Bonds bat?

Bonds' bat, at 34 inches, and weighing around 32 ounces was based loosely on the C331 Louisville Slugger model that was originally turned for Carl Crawford.
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What is the size of Aaron judge's bat?

The Yankees' home run king uses a 35-inch, 33-ounce maple bat called the AJ99.
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What size bat does Pete Alonso use?

“That's Pete Alonso.” Alonso uses a 34-inch-long, 32-ounce bat made of yellow birch that is uncupped at its larger end to provide for a heavier swing rate, Lancisi said. That the bat has proven successful for the 26-year-old Tampa, Florida, product known as the “Polar Bear” is reflected in his long-ball success.
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What size bat did Joe Morgan use?

He used a 30 ounce bat to win the batting crown. Joe Morgan, former Most Valuable Player of Cincinnati Reds, also used a 30 ounce bat. The longest bat in our history was used by Al Simmons, a 38” bat.
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What size is Acunas bat?

Acuna's Slugger is a 33.5 inch/30.5 ounce bat with an AJ10 handle, an i13 barrel, and a flared knob.
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What size bat did Big Papi use?

He is a college player using a 34" bat. The Marucci David Ortiz Maple Wood Baseball Bat (PAPI34) and the Marucci David Ortiz Ash Wood Baseball Bat (DO34 Adult) will both feature the same specs.
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What size bat did Babe Ruth hit with?

The most amazing thing about these bats, though, is that the 36-inch, 38-ounce Ruth bat is the model the Babe used late in his career. According to the Babe Ruth Museum, the bat he used as a younger player weighed 42 ounces.
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What size was Ted Williams bat?

Williams swung a bat crafted from ash, the favored wood of that era. His bat weighed 33-34 ounces for much of his career, a light bat compared to Ruth, Cobb, and most players in the early days of baseball. 59 The bat length for Williams was 35 inches, comparable to the length of many deadball stars.
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What size bat did Alex Rodriguez use?

He describes how the bat is triple dipped in black lacquer, which makes the wood tighter and harder. Alex's moneymaker bat measures 32/34, which he claims is suitable for his big hands.
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What size bat does Kyle Tucker use?

Kyle Tucker swings two different models of Old Hickory bats. Pictured above, he is using a 33.5″/30.5 oz. natural colored JC1 maple bat. He's been using this model for several years, dating back to his rookie season in 2018.
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What size bat does Albert Pujols use?

Marucci Albert Pujols -3 2 1/2" Maple Wood Baseball Bat AP5NB Adult | JustBats.com.
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