The evolution of the baseball bat continued in the 1890's with new guidelines for the design of the bat. The committee that made the rules regarding professional bats determined that bats must now be rounded at the end instead of sawed off flat. In addition, the maximum diameter allowed for baseball bats was increased to 2.75 inches from its formed maximum of 2.5 inches.

These design improvements make the baseball bats from the 1890's an appealing collector's item worth displaying. Some of the 1890's baseball bats for sale are in such excellent condition that they could almost be mistaken for new. Aside from the patina of aged wood, the 1890's baseball bats look striking similar to bats being used today.

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During the 1890's the game of baseball saw some changes. A few years the players had formed an underground player's league because they were upset about the NL. Also in this decade the pitchers mound was moved farther back. This gave the batters an advantage. Now batters were hitting better but a great bat could on enhance their chances. Also the Louisville slugger got its official name in this decade.