@BenVerlander He would triple pat the ball in his glove on a routine play just so he could unleash it. & I distinctly remember hearing Bobby Cox on the hot field mic.. βthrow it raffy!!β
Cool read-similar to what happens to surfing in a foam/poly shortage. Although, thats mostly covid induced lately-and prior to that the Bonds/maple surge is similar to the Slater/epoxy craze. Having said that, he could dismantle a wooden bench and still surf better than anyone.
Sending this out again. Fascinating how-the-sausage-is-made story about something that attracts little attention from fans and reporters - the composition of baseball bats.