Inside An MLB Bat Factory

With the help of the Original Maple Bat Corporation of Carleton Place, Ont., The Toronto Star followed the making of Miguel Cabrera’s bat from the factory to the field.

Mar 30, 2016

With the help of the Original Maple Bat Corporation of Carleton Place, Ont., The Toronto Star followed the making of Miguel Cabrera’s bat from the factory to the field.

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