Sam Bat manufacturing code database

[Birdbats]

I had bats that were dated "26-5-03." Obviously, some European and other foreign countries put the day before the month. The reason I brought this up was that a bat labeled "4-5-03" might mean 5/4/2003 or 4/5/2003 depending on how it is interprested.

Chris, you're absolutely right. They did mark bats both ways. By populating a database, we should be able to figure out whether a bat is April 5 or May 4 by the code (at least I'm hoping).

Also, are you planning on putting the database on your site? Maybe you could not the source of the bat to give collectors a chance to compare and inquiry about specific labeling.

I have put it on my site and will keep track of it there. Here's a link:
http://webpages.charter.net/birdbats...20Database.htm

Privately, I'm also keeping track of everything in an Excel spreadsheet. I'm including source info for my own benefit; I'm not going to publish those sources online because some people would prefer to remain anonymous.

[jrhrlh]

Here are the Sam bat codes I have:
Freddy Sanchez - 09 21 04 JB1 5534
Jack Wilson- 5 5 04 SG1 5018
Matt Lawton- 4 18 05 SG1 6124
Yurendell DeCaster- 08 24 01 MB1 YD

Only the DeCaster does not have Wilson on the barrel. In its place is Rideau Crusher.

[Birdbats]

Here are the Sam bat codes I have:
Freddy Sanchez - 09 21 04 JB1 5534
Jack Wilson- 5 5 04 SG1 5018
Matt Lawton- 4 18 05 SG1 6124
Yurendell DeCaster- 08 24 01 MB1 YD

Only the DeCaster does not have Wilson on the barrel. In its place is Rideau Crusher.

Is the WILSON on each bat large or small? If you're not sure of the difference, David's photo earlier in this thread shows bats with both versions. I'm guessing the Jack Wilson might be smaller and the Lawton and Sanchez larger...

Thanks!

[camarokids]

Ben Grieve - NO CODE - 1 - 34" - 31.4 oz - 03 26 01 - KBv1 - B.G.

Aubrey Huff - 34.5 - 32oz -04 19 2005 - SG-1 - 5970 (it is a 7) large Wilson

Jonny Gomes - 34" - 34oz - ?? 16 2004 - 73 - 4538 (month could be 06)(his #60 is in the way) small Wilson

Jonny Gomes - 34 - 31.5 oz - 2 8 2005 - 73 - 5967 - large Wilson

Greg Vaughn - NO CODE - 34 - 32oz - 03 25 02 - 2K1 - GV

Jose Cruz Jr. - 34.5 - 32oz - 7 13 2004 - JC22/CD1 - 5319 - lg. Wilson

Jose Cruz Jr. - 34.5" - 31.5oz - 09 12 2004 - JC22/CD1 - 5536 -large Wilson

Toby Hall - 34.5" - 32 ozs. - 6 12 2004 - SG1 - 4425 - small Wilson

Jeff this should be correct except for the date on Gomes 2004 bat , not sure on month

[woodbat]

Jeff,
Have five Cardinal Sam bats:

Rick Asadorrian Model JB 1MMO 33.5 31.5 06.11.02 JB-MMC 1013

Gabe Molina Model SG 1 33 30 oz 09 25 02 SG1 1826

Lou Luca Model JR 1 34" 31.9 oz 18 01 01 JR1 R.D.

Mike Timlin "DAWG" Model SG1 34 29.? oz 04 ?? 02 SG1 756

Jason Marquis Model SG1 ?? ?? 5 17 04 ??? 6812 or 6813 Suspect this was used by Pujols since Marquis 21 has been marked and the 5 has been added to the knob and barrel. Can't make out much oh this barrel.








Rick Asadorrian Model JB 1MMO


Lou Luca Model JR 1 Gabe Molina Model SG 1

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Jason Marquis Model SG1 Mike Timlin "DAWG" Model SG1

If you need additional photos LMK.
Don

[jrhrlh]

The Wilson logo on all 3 bats are the same length and height and the same letter thickness.

[camarokids]

SG-1 is looking to be a popular model of the Sam Bat

[soxwin1]

Here are the codes from my SAM Bats

Alex Rodriguez 34 30.28... 3 18 05 KB1 6126 Large Wilson AR13NY
Eric Chavez 34 31.607 ..4 7 04 4857 small Wilson model EC 3
Gary Sheffield 34.5 31.6oz 02 18 04 GS1 4492 G.S. No Wilson GS11NY
Manny Ramirez 34 31.5oz 2 14 06 6739 no wilson
Alfonso Soriano 35 32.9oz 7 20 04 AS12 5183 Large Wilson
Willie Harris 33.5 30.4oz 03 27 02 KB1 W.H. no wilson
Matt Lawton 34 31.1 oz 3 26 04 561 4328 small wilson

Not sure how to post the pics.

Jeff email me and I can send them to you.
Thanks
Brian
bbmmquick@comcast.net

[andyt7499]

I have one Sam Bat in my small collection it is a Victor Martinez CD1 Rideau Crusher (no Wilson). The end marking is as follows.
34
31oz
3-22-06
CD1
7009

Andy

[Birdbats]

Thanks to everyone for your input. The database is up to 62 bats already. Here's a link to the list:

http://webpages.charter.net/birdbats...20Database.htm

Please keep them coming!