Labeling

[Yankwood]

On Louisville Slugger bats, what year did the team name on the barrell replace LOUISVILLE SLUGGER under the players name? Thank you.

[BradleyERyon]

Re: Labeling

http://webpages.charter.net/birdbats/Birdbats/Bat%20ID/LS%201980-Current.htm

According to Bird Bats, LVS started including team name in 1991.

[BULBUS]

Re: Labeling

In 1990 there was nothing under the players name, then in 1991 the team name was added.

[Yankwood]

Re: Labeling

So is there any way of telling when this is from? Thanks...

[Yankwood]

Re: Labeling

sorry for the small picture but my poor skills are holding me back.

[Yankwood]

Re: Labeling

maybe this is better?

[camarokids]

Re: Labeling

Is there a TPX logo & mlb players logo on the back of the barrel?

If not? It would be from the 1991-97 period or a 1998. It is hard to tell what centerbrand u have from the pic.

In 1998 the centerbrand was reduced in size....

[camarokids]

Re: Labeling

Pretty sure it is a 1991-97 period bat, seeing the "i" in Louisville is under & between the 2 & 5 in 125.

Starting in 1998 the "i" was under the 1.

[joelsabi]

Re: Labeling

Is there a TPX logo & mlb players logo on the back of the barrel?

If not? It would be from the 1991-97 period or a 1998. It is hard to tell what centerbrand u have from the pic.

In 1998 the centerbrand was reduced in size....

First order of P72 occurred on 5/20/94.

The other variable is the way Jeters name is written, whether block letter or signed. I was surprised to find out that Jeter has had a contract with LVS only since 1999. so the range is 1994-1997 if no tpx logo or mlb players logo on the back of the barrel.

But better to hear from a Jeter collector or Brian or MikeS.

[Yankwood]

Re: Labeling

No logo on the back of the barrell..."i" of Louisville is under and between the 2 and the 5.

[joelsabi]

Re: Labeling

No logo on the back of the barrell..."i" of Louisville is under and between the 2 and the 5.

Then 1994-1997. In 1998, the "i" was between the 1 and the 2.

Any use on the bat? Was wondering if it was a promo bat. A Jeter collector would better know.

[Yankwood]

Re: Labeling

yes...good ballmarks and a healthy crack.

[BULBUS]

Re: Labeling

Did you see the '96 on JT's website?