No. 21, The Fat Part Of The Bat. Jimmy Foxx, like other great batsmen, is careful in the choice of a bat. Study the type of bat that suits your hitting style. If you have long arms, you may have a tendency to hit the bail on the handle of your bat. Move back a little in the box and select a bat with a fairly thick handle. Avold choosing a bat that is too heavy. Better one that is too light. It will be easier to control. The spot on the bat which sends the ball for its longest ride is about seven inches from the business end. - By Austen Lake, Baseball Editor, Boston Transcript.