What happens to MLB broken bats?
How many bats break in a MLB game?
These days on average you'll only see about one break every two games which is quite an improvement.
How much force does it take to break a bat?
These values give a breaking force of roughly 140 pounds.
Did MLB change bats?
In 2010, Major League Baseball changed bat specifications for safety purposes, trimming the diameter of the barrel from the long-standing 2.75 inches to 2.61 inches. The move to slightly slimmed-down bats was designed to reduce the risk of them breaking into multiple pieces.
How much does a MLB bat cost?