For over 100 years, a stalwart brand used in Major League Baseball has been Louisville Slugger, the Official Bat of MLB.

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In 2010, the state capital, Austin, adopted the bat as its official animal emblem.

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At Bat is the official application of Major League Baseball.

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The Australian official adjudged Pietersen had made contact with his bat before the ball looped up to Prince at gully, although replays proved inconclusive.

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An example: When New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter broke Gehrig's record last season for the most hits as a Yankee, an MLB official authenticated all items, including his jersey, ball and bat.

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In fact, a year ago, the team had only one softball bat, one baseball cap, three balls, no official rulebook, and nine used gloves.

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Under section 10.22(a) of the Official Baseball Rules, he would win the batting title if an extra hitless at-bat is added to his average and it remained higher than that of any other qualifying player.

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