Kyle- just wanted to follow-up on a match-

[joecoco]

Hey Kyle- You graciously helped me with a pic a Doug using what I beleive to be the following bat on 9/17/07. I am trying to figure out how many games he may have used it in. Basically, there is a distinct grain mark at the top of the bat on the reverse side that I try to match up but have been having trouble finding pics on getty and the like. Just wondering if you could pull your magic and see what you could find. Again, not to be a pain and if you don't have time, no biggie! Thanks a lot in advance - Joe Cocozzella

[kylehess10]

Sure....once I get home later tonight I'll start searching with MLB.tv

[joecoco]

Hey thanks a lot Kyle! You are such a huge help. - Joe

[kylehess10]

I checked September 16th, and he appears to be using the same bat. On September 12th & 11th (his previous 2 at-bats), he was using a different bat. The grain appears to match on the 16th

[kingjammy24]

I checked September 16th, and he appears to be using the same bat. On September 12th & 11th (his previous 2 at-bats), he was using a different bat. The grain appears to match on the 16th

kyle

where's the match on that one?

rudy.

[nomarmauerfan]

Rudy,
I believe its based on the grain (the upside down "V") over the MLB logo. I think the grain matches up, but the tar looks a little different. Close, but, I'd want to see a few more pics. Nice job Kyle. Very impressive skills.

Mike

[nomarmauerfan]

I take the tar comment back. If you rotate the bat back slightly, I can see where you're coming from. I, too, believe its a match.

Mike

[kingjammy24]

Rudy,
I believe its based on the grain (the upside down "V") over the MLB logo. I think the grain matches up, but the tar looks a little different. Close, but, I'd want to see a few more pics. Nice job Kyle. Very impressive skills.

Mike

over the TPX logo? i've been trying to match up a blond LVS in my collection for a long time now. one of the ways i've been trying to do it is via the grain. my experience in doing this is that i've come very close lots of times but there was always some small difference that negated a photomatch. in my own experience, i encountered lots of very similar grain patterns. the "circular/diamond" shape that runs the length of the barrel was a common one. i saw grains that had 80% in common with each other. it would only be on a close examination that i'd notice some small deviation. again, those mlb.tv pics are so blurry that you can barely make out grain specifics.

as you say, the tar patterns are very different. anything that shows on the mlb.tv bat must necessarily be on the bat shown in the personal photo. in establishing that these two bats are the same, how do you reconcile the notable pine tar differences?



rudy.

[joecoco]

Thanks a lot Kyle! I wish I could return the same favor, but greatly appreciate your time- Cheers- Joe

[joecoco]

I do work in the mental health field, so if you are ever stressed out by a photomatch, have no qualms to contact me just kidding, thanks again Kyle, I think I speak for everyone when i say that the board is lucky to have you. Good luck in your shower sandle quest! - Joe