“Baseball is kind of insular, but once you’re in, it’s definitely a family.” He also had him conduct some industrial research. “There are no books on how to do this,” Malec says.

It was the biggest bat flip of his life, too. Not to be outdone, Guardians journeyman outfielder David Fry walked it off with a two-run blast in the bottom of the 10th.

Updated on: April 1, 2025 / 8:24 AM EDT / CBS Boston In a game often rooted in tradition, a new baseball bat is making waves, shaking up the sport with its unique design and unprecedented results.

Zak Fellman and his lifelong friend Dan Watson started Pillbox Bat Company in 2015. The two decided to create a company selling art baseball bats meant to be displayed as sports memorabilia.