After picking up Dad today, we went to the Louisville Slugger Bat Museum located in Louisville, KY. They make bats for every day use, but they also manufacture bats for Major League Baseball players. They had some samples there of some famous players like Andruw Jones (Atlanta Braves), Alex Rodriguez (New York Yankees), and David Ortiz (Boston Red Sox). Each player chooses the type of wood for his bat, the bat finish, and also the weight and length, among other specifications. The bats are put in little “cubby holes” until they are shipped off to the players. The factory makes over 1,000 bats per day, and since they modernized the machinery and technology, they reduced their work force from over 400 to around 30 employees. We saw how the bats are made from choosing the timber to the sanding and finishing. Even for a non-baseball fan, it was an interesting tour for people of all ages. The rest of the museum is also very interesting. After the baseball museum, we went back to the campground and went swimming with Dad. Tomorrow, we visit the Kentucky Horse Park!
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