Martinez's old scale recently broke. Martinez doesn't function that well without the scale, which sits in his locker, even on the road. He wants to be comfortable knowing the exact weight of his bats. I like to swing bats that are 31 ounces, or maybe a little less. I don't like the bats I get that are more than that.
Bats typically come a dozen at a time.
Not many, that's for sure. And I don't like hitting with the heavier ones unless I'm really feeling strong at the plate. Javier weighs his bats, too, and bought a scale for himself. Many of the Mariners weigh their bats, though players like second baseman Bret Boone and center fielder Mike Cameron said they are more casual about it. But Edgar, he weighs every one just to be sure.