Batting - Choose your bat carefully, being especially sure to select a bat that is light enough. Many young players make the mistake of swinging bats that are too heavy. Even Babe Ruth, in late years has come down from a 54-ounce stick, heaviest in the leagues, to a 36-ounce club. If you have long arms you may need a thick handled bat to add punch to balls that are hit near the hands. Or you may need a shorter bat. Experiment with weights and models until you find one that feels just right. Even a great hitter, like Lombardi of the Reds, who favors one certain model, tries many bats of that model before he finds one that has just the proper balance and wood.