MLB Bat Usage Report
The definitive annual report on professional bat usage. Tracking every opening day since 2019, cited by ESPN and major sports media.
MLB BATS
and the players that use them
Last updated 2026-04-09 by @BatDigest
We track MLB bat usage every opening day and select days throughout the season. Our comprehensive data provides unique insights into professional player preferences.
By the Numbers
MLB Bat Usage Trends 2019-2026
Historical Overview
Data Collection Methodology
MLB.tv and Getty Images
We watch every opening day game through MLB.tv, tracking each starting player's bat brand. When a broadcast angle is not enough, we use game photography from Getty Images to confirm the call.
Consistent Timing
Data is anchored to Opening Day each year so the report stays comparable across seasons. We cross-check brand IDs against MLB.tv replays and Getty Images stills whenever a logo needs a second look.
Find What Bat Any MLB Player Uses
Opening Day Brand Timeline
MLB Wood Bat Brands in MLB
Every wood bat brand we have observed in an opening day lineup, with the years it appears in the dataset.
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