It really helps if you have guys who can run so you don't have to bunt guys along. We can steal and then bunt them along. It changes the game completely. One argument for wood bats is cost. But McVey said using the composite bat is as expensive, or more, in the long run.
Players usually buy their own bats.
Aluminum bats are durable but can develop dents with repeated use. Wood composite bats are supposed to last a year, but McVey said some develop dead spots in as little as half a season. Aluminum bats are covered by a one-year warranty and will be replaced if a problem develops through regular use. A wooden bat carries no guarantee, although O'Reilly said Baum replaced some wood bats after the handles broke. Fans like more scoring and home runs, and marginal hitters no doubt love what aluminum does for their averages.