SSK bats - Years MLB approved, etc.

[bigtruck260]

Hey folks -

I am interested in the production of SSK Professional Model bats. I thought they were gone in the mid-1990's, but I just happened to come across a Soriano (Alfonso) on eBay.

Any idea on whether or not they ever lost MLB approval? Have players been using this brand of bat regularly? What year did they start producing bats for MLB use?

Actually, any info would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[eGameUsed]

Re: SSK bats - Years MLB approved, etc.

Dave,

Brad Ausmus of the Astros used a few of these at the beginning of 2007. Unfortunately, I can't find a photo on any of the photo sites.

I also remember Bonds using some in Spring Training, I think last year in 2007.

Thanks,

[allstarsplus]

Re: SSK bats - Years MLB approved, etc.

I can't speak for game play, but I have a really nice Joe Torre used SSK fungo bat from 2005.

[5kRunner]

Re: SSK bats - Years MLB approved, etc.

Fukudome has been using SSK bats this season.

[wahboom22]

Re: SSK bats - Years MLB approved, etc.

Bobby Abreu has been using them this season

[allstarsplus]

Re: SSK bats - Years MLB approved, etc.

I can't speak for game play, but I have a really nice Joe Torre used SSK fungo bat from 2005.

Here it is:

[indyred]

Re: SSK bats - Years MLB approved, etc.

Bonds used them a lot last season. I know his Sam bat orders were delayed or something so he used SSK quite a bit early in the season. I thought they were a newer company. They were around in the mid 90's?

[suave1477]

Re: SSK bats - Years MLB approved, etc.

Indyred they are an old company they been around since the 80's