Wood Bat Mill Tour
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About this experience
Step inside Leatherstocking Timber Products Wood Bat Mill and witness how the strongest bats in baseball begin their journey. This exclusive one-hour experience walks you through the entire process—from selecting premium hardwoods to shaping, drying and finishing the billets that become professional-grade bats used by major league players. Gain insider knowledge, ask questions along the way and take home a souvenir to remember your visit.
Perfect for fans, families, groups and anyone curious about premium hardwood craftsmanship. Tours are limited to 12 people for the best up-close experience and are available every day — just 15 minutes from the Cooperstown All Star Village!
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Wood Bat Mill Tour
What's included
Hard hats and glasses
Detailed itinerary
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You’ll see the full process of how professional-grade baseball bats for major league players are made. You’ll explore cutting-edge robotics in action, watch the hand-splitting technique up close and experience a sustainable manufacturing process that respects the wood and reuses every drop of water.
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Important information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meeting point
You will see our Wood Bat Mill Tour signs along the road as you arrive. After you park in the visitor lot, just follow the Mill Tour Visitor Center sign. Our guide will be waiting to welcome you inside the center.
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