Categories of Collections – Baseball Innovation Museum

Batting & Hitting

Louisville Slugger 125 (1884) – Classic wooden bat used by professional players, iconic in baseball history.
Aluminum Bat (1974) – Early Metal Innovation – Lightweight aluminum bat introduced in amateur and collegiate leagues, improving swing speed and durability.
JUGS Baseball Pitching Machine (1975) – Automated pitching machine used for hitting practice.
Easton Mako Composite Bat (2008) – Modern composite bat designed for improved hitting power and performance.

Wilson A2000 Infielder Glove (1957) – Standard glove for infield positions, widely used by professionals.
Diamond Umpire Plate Mask (1980) – Protective mask for umpires on the field.
Diamond Pro Chest Protector (1985) – Advanced protective gear for catchers to prevent injuries.
Rawlings Pro Preferred Catcher Mitt (1997) – High-quality mitt for catchers, durable and protective.
Easton Pro Carbon Helmet (2000) – Lightweight protective helmet for player safety.
Franklin CFX Batting Gloves (2006) – Gloves that protect hands and enhance grip while batting.

JUGS Curveball Machine (1980) – Specialized pitching machine simulating curveballs.
Stalker Pro Radar Gun (1990) – Device measuring pitch speed and throwing performance accurately.
Rawlings R9 Pitching Glove (2002) – Designed specifically for pitchers’ grip and comfort.

Spalding Official Baseball (1880s) – Standard game baseball used in professional leagues.
Derek Jeter Scorecard System (1995) – Early tool for tracking plays and game statistics.

PITCHf/x System (2006) – Camera-based system for pitch tracking and performance analysis.
TrackMan Baseball Radar (2007) – Advanced radar and data system for hitting and pitching metrics.
GameChanger App (2009) – Digital scorekeeping and strategy app for coaches and teams.

Baseball Catcher’s Mask (1877) – First protective face mask improving catcher safety in baseball.
Lamar Hunt Bat Patent (1912) – Early patented design that influenced bat construction.
Babe Ruth’s Louisville Slugger Bat (1920s) – Bat associated with iconic moments in baseball history.

Black-Gloved Protest (1968) – Righteous Pioneer: Courage on the Olympic Podium