The crack of a baseball off a wooden bat is one of the most gratifying and distinct sounds in all of sports, a noise that has helped provide the soundtrack of idyllic summer days and nights for more ...

Lawmakers, leagues take a closer look at the safety of aluminum bats. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — The collision of an aluminum bat and a baseball produces a distinctive “ping,” a sound of summer heard on ...

There’s long been a debate in baseball circles about the respective benefits and drawbacks of using wood bats versus metal bats. However, there are relatively few scientific studies on the topic that ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Some species of bats are known for the ability to echolocate, or use ...

Ben Strand loves the sound of the ping when a baseball connects with a bat. Chad Omdahl prefers the crack of the bat. Metal or wood? North Dakota high school baseball is in its second season of ...