Baseball is considered America’s pastime. A lot of equipment is required to participate in the game of baseball. This website will give you a glimpse of how this equipment is produced. Click the images to go to a video of how the item is made.
Click on the pictures to learn more and the links to actually watch the video!
A cork sphere, tightly wound with layers of yarn or string and covered with a stitched leather coat.
A rounded, solid wooden or hollow aluminum bat. Wooden bats are traditionally made from ash wood, though maple and bamboo is also sometimes used.
Aluminum bats are not permitted in professional leagues, but are frequently used in amateur leagues. Composite bats are also available, essentially wooden bats with a metal rod inside.
Leather gloves worn by players in the field. Long fingers and a webbed "pocket" between the thumb and first finger allows the fielder to catch the ball more easily.
Baseball specific shoes worn by the player for better traction. The cleats themselves are either rubber or metal.
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| Zach Townsell | 1202121@shg.org |
| Michael Healey | 1202273@shg.org |