What is the toughest type of bat (in baseball)?
At one time, baseball bats were all manufactured out of some type of hard wood. This is no longer the case. Today, there are actually several different types of baseball bats in common use. The types of baseball bats often vary based on division and league specifications that govern the equipment that is considered the standard for all teams associated with a given league and the divisions that make up the league. This means that different types of baseball bats will be in common use in a minor or amateur league that would not be present in a major league. In spite of the proliferation of differences in the bats used today, the old fashioned wooden baseball bat still tends to be the most common of all types. At one time, hickory bats were the most common type of baseball bat. While providing a great deal of durability, hickory bats are also among the heaviest bats ever produced. Currently, white ash is often the wood of choice for these types of baseball bats, since the wood is sturdy
