BMH -- Bat knob translation

[Birdbats]

Brian, could you please look at the bat knob below and interpret what all the letters mean? Thanks!

[BMH]

VM= veneer maple. A way for the player to identify the type of maple he is receiving from us.

LDM= Low Density Maple. Markings we are required to put on the bats by MLB to identify a Maple bat that takes a < 85.6oz billet.

[geoff]

That is a great question and great to know this.As I have a bat that has LDM on the knob and did not know what it was.Do you know what A is on the knob of the bat as I have one with the letter A on it?Thanks in advance


Geoff

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[WadeInBmore]

Geoff...

My guess would be it stands for "ash"...but I'll let the professionals handle that one too.

Great questions in this thread.

Wade

[lakeerie92]

I believe it has been discussed before that the "A" is for Amish Maple

[brianborsch]

Amish maple is correct!

[BMH]

A= Amish Maple (VM is also Amish, just graded higher)

AA= Amish Ash.

With regards to LDM, LDM-X and all it's variants, Straight from TECO:

Player's Perspective

• If I wish to use a maple bat these bat density regulations apply to me:
  • I have never signed a Major League contract:
    • You have a minimum maple density of 0.0245 lb/in.3
    • You may not use any bat labeled LDM or LDM-X
  • I signed a 2011 or 2012 Major League contract:
    • You have a minimum maple density of 0.0240 lb/in.3 (LDM-X)
    • You may not use any bat labeled LDM, only LDM-X is allowed
  • I signed a Major League contract prior to 2011:
    • You have a minimum maple density of 0.0219 lb/in.3
    • You may use any compliant bat regardless of the density label

Supplier's Perspective

• Only maple bats are subject to density regulations
  • Maple billet with a density under 0.0219 lb/in.3 may not be used:
    • No Major or Minor League Baseball player may use a bat with a density under 0.0219 lb/in.3
  • Maple billet with a density between 0.0219 lb/in.3 and 0.0240 lb/in.3:
    • A bat constructed from this billet must be labeled LDM
    • Only players who have signed a Major League conract prior to 2011 may use this bat
  • Maple billet with a density between 0.0240 lb/in.3 and 0.0245 lb/in.3:
    • A bat constructed from this billet must be labeled LDM-X
    • Players who have signed a 2011 or 2012 Major League contract may use this bat
    • Players who have signed a Major League contract prior to 2011 may use this bat
  • Maple billet with a density greater than 0.0245 lb/in.3:
    • A bat constructed from this billet should not be labeled LDM or LDM-X
    • Any Major or Minor League Baseball player may use this bat

Bat's Perspective

• Bat is not labeled LDM or LDM-X
  • Bat has a density greater than 0.0245 lb/in.3
  • Any Major or Minor League Baseball player may use this bat
• Bat is labeled LDM-X:
  • Bat has a density between 0.0240 lb/in.3 and 0.0245 lb/in.3
    • Players who have signed a 2011 or 2012 Major League contract may use this bat
    • Players who have signed a Major League contract prior to 2011 may use this bat
• Bat is labeled LDM:
  • Bat has a density between 0.0219 lb/in.3 and 0.0240 lb/in.3
    • Only players who have signed a Major League contract prior to 2011 may use this bat

[suave1477]

Since BMH has all the answers to numbers and letters I have just 2 questions.

Brian can you tell me what is going to be the numbers for the Next Mega Million New York Lottery?

Also I will be at the Casino this weekend can you tell me the winning numbers for the roulette table?

Just Kidding lol

Had to throw a joke in

[Birdbats]

Brian, thanks for that outstanding explanation!

[geoff]

Thank you guys.