LOUISVILLE SLUGGER“THE BAT COMPANY”

Walter Lehmann

Slugger“The

Choice of the Pro’s”

Mission Statement

Before Little League. Before the World Series. Even before the rule that says three strikes mean you’re out, Louisville Slugger was already perfecting the bats that would write the history of the game. Over the past 125 years, no other brand has logged more wins, captured more titles and set more records than the legendary bats of Louisville Slugger.

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Companies Products

Maker of Baseball and Softball Equipment Bats

Wood Metal Composite

Gloves Both Fielding and Batting

Catchers Equipment Other Accessories

Protective Gear Training Aids

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History and Accomplishments

History Rich 125 Year

History 1884-2009

Founded by J.F. and Bud Hillerich

Worlds most popular bat brand in baseball history Sold over

100,000,000 bats

Accomplishments 60% of Major

Leaguers use Louisville bats

7 out of last 10 NCAA Div.1 Baseball Champions used Louisville bats

Named Official bat of Major League Baseball

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Louisville’s Earnings

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2004 2005 2006 2007 20080

2,000,000

4,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

10,000,000

12,000,000

14,000,000

16,000,000

18,000,000

Yearly Earnings (past 5 years)

Dollars

Conclusion

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I think that Louisville is the best bat brand because of its rich tradition

among ballplayers. Almost all of the great professionals (both past and

current) use Louisville bats. Aside from wood bats Louisville has also done a

great job of transitioning and becoming a leader in the metal bat world. Louisville’s ability to maintain

focus on baseball as a changing game and keep their products up to par is bar none. Louisville puts great time, money, and resources to be ahead of

its competitors through the use of technological resources and listening

to those who know the game best, the players.

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The End1884-2009

Louisville Slugger