The crack of a baseball flying off a wood bat ' the sweet sound of America's pastime. Baseball has been a part of American culture since the 1800s. The latest generation of baseball fans, however, has perhaps become more accustomed to the ping of a metal bat.
Will Metal Bats Make a Hit? Product Liability and the Legislation of Baseball
Recent attempts to ban the use of non-wood baseball bats, based on the perception that they may have changed the game and increased the potential for injury, have gained more steam and publicity. Proponents of a ban appear to be more prone to raise the issue in legislative forums where strict product liability standards are not necessarily controlling.
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