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Virtual Tour

BIG BAT
Wow!  The World's Biggest Bat! Made of steel, it weighs 68,000 pounds and stands 120-feet tall. The Big Bat is an exact-scale replica of Babe Ruth's 34-inch Louisville Slugger. Bud Hillerich's signature is on the Big Bat, a tribute to the man who turned the company's first bat.



GLOVE SCULPTURE
Discover a giant, prehistoric ball glove! Handcrafted by Kimberly Hillerich & Albert Nelson from 450-million-year-old Kentucky limestone, our 17-ton sculpture is entitled "Play Ball"  Crawl through and climb on!





BUD'S BATTING CAGE
Named in honor of Bud Hillerich who made the first Louisville Slugger Bat back in 1884, Bud’s Batting Cage is a hit!  Visitors can swing replica bats of legends like Babe Ruth and Ted Williams, plus current superstars like Derek Jeter.   Hitters can also test out our latest line of TPX and TPS aluminum baseball and softball bats.


THEATER 
Don't miss this inspiring film, "The Heart of the Game." Enjoy insights and anecdotes on hitting that you'll only learn here from top players past and present.





BALL FIELD
Step onto the field and up to the plate. Thrill to some of the greatest plays in baseball called by the most famous broadcasters of all time.  Listen in while batboys give the inside scoop on great players and their Louisville Slugger bats. 




OVAL GALLERY

Face down a 90-mph fastball!  Count the homerun notches Babe Ruth carved into his bat. See the genuine sticks swung by Ty Cobb, Ted Williams, Henry Aaron and more. Learn about the history of baseball. Handle the funky experimental bats of the past. Walk right up to a white ash forest.  You just might stay extra-innings in our Oval Gallery.



FACTORY
Stroll through the factory where world-famous Louisville Slugger bats are crafted with the same pride that started in 1884.  Whether it's a personalized bat with your own name on it, or one destined for the big leagues, we make sure it's just right.  You'll learn every step in the process, from a bat's bulky beginning to its finishing lacquer.  After the tour you'll receive a free miniature Louisville Slugger!


GIFT SHOP and BAT STORE
Visit our gift shop and bat store for some really neat stuff. You'll find just the right memento of your visit. We have price ranges for any budget. In our bat store, you can select from a wide variety of commemorative, couvenir, and personalized bats. Put your name on a Louisville Slugger bat, just like the pros. Don't "round for home" without stopping here first! 




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