Dunn Traded To D-Backs

[skyking26]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

BMH -- I have a few questions about the Beech bats.

-- Have any beech bats been used in actual MLB games?
-- I have an Adam Dunn bat which I obtained directly from the Reds a few years back. It is model B345. Has the sticker center branded with "B9" designation...
-- did Adam ever use this in games (my guess and photo match attempts say no - I have assumed this as a BP bat)
-- how many of these beech bats were produced for Adam during this time frame

Also, out of curiosity, what are the nuances with the beech bats? I notice that the Dunn bat that I have is cracked in a manner that is unlike any ash or maple bat that I have seen.


Thanks in advance for your expertise!

Redoctober: I have a B345 too. As far as I know they were used in game action. Mine is beat to a pulp but uncracked. Lotsa tar and tape as well. Pretty sure mine is maple.

[redoctober]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

The B345 model was frequently used in games. However, I am not certain about the beech bats. Cannot find any photo evidence with the "B9" where the M normally is on maple bats.

[BMH]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

Here's a pic from the article of him breaking one.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-nlgame12-2008aug12,0,1064485.story

[redoctober]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

Great - thanks!

Any idea how many of the beech bats that he uses vs maple??

[BMH]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

Well, we've only made him four Beech bats this year and it was three weeks ago. I don't think he's using them too much after that one broke.