Pretty much any bat from a major manufacturer will be fine.
I SMH at these guys who buy 5-6 new "hot" bats every season and still fly out to the pitcher.
Hint: These days...it ain't the bat.
File suit in small claims court for the value of the bat in question (most small claims courts only allow monetary suits rather than property). In my county, it only costs $25 to file and they'll be forced to answer the suit or the judge will issue a summary judgement. No lawyers allowed.
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These days there is absolutely no reason to spend more than ~$150 on a bat for ASA if you are using the .52 balls. Hit it square with any 'new stamp' ASA bat from a quality manufacturer and it will go. Don't and it won't.
That model would actually work for me. League play, bats tested once a year.
1) Buy bat that fails in ~70 swings.
2) Get tested+league sticker right out of wrapper first day of Spring season.
3) Hit BP.
4) Launch bombs until next year.
So exactly which bat are we talking about here? ;)
This x1000
I took a bad hop off the mound, instinctively turned head, ball smashed me in the ear hole and ended up in short left field. Turned a ambulance ride into a laughing matter.
I also got hit in the back of the head once by a throw from 2B to home while I was running to backup the plate...