The 120-foot bat is a scale replica of Babe Ruth’s 34-inch signature model.
Professional players have their specific bat dimensions kept on file, with over 8,000 unique models stored in the onsite vault.
The factory produces approximately 1.8 million bats annually.
The wood used for the bats is primarily Northern White Ash and Northern Hard Maple sourced from Pennsylvania and New York.
Every bat produced in the factory undergoes a quality inspection to ensure the grain of the wood aligns with the hitting surface.
The museum sits on the exact site where the Hillerich family first began woodworking.
The facility features a 'Hold a Game-Used Bat' experience allowing visitors to touch bats actually used by professional legends.
The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is fronted by the world's largest baseball bat, a 120-foot tall steel structure weighing 68,000 pounds. The museum chronicles the history of the Hillerich & Bradsby Company, which began manufacturing baseball bats in 1884. Visitors observe the full production process on the active factory floor, where bats are turned on lathes for professional Major League Baseball players. The facility holds the signature archives of iconic players, including Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson. Guests receive a free miniature souvenir bat at the end of the tour. The collection includes historic artifacts like game-worn jerseys and rare baseball equipment. The building resides on Main Street in the heart of Louisville’s Museum Row.
Standing directly at the base of the massive 120-foot steel bat located outside the front entrance.
Book your factory tour tickets online in advance as they often sell out during peak summer months.
Arrive early to spend time in the museum exhibits before your scheduled factory tour time.
Hold your souvenir bat steady for the factory engraver if you choose to have it personalized.
Do not wait to purchase tickets until you arrive at the entrance, as tour slots are limited per group.
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Closed-toe shoes are recommended for the factory floor tour for safety reasons.
