dec 24, 1971 - Bats get cupped

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One of the few innovations to the design of the wooden bat is cutting a cup out of the end of a bat. Developed by a pro player named Jose Cardinal in 1972, this "cup" can't be more than 2 inches in width or 1 inch deep. According to Bradley, the cupped bat allows the bat maker to use a heavier, denser, stronger timber, while still maintaining the desirable bat weight.

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