The origins of the baseball bat can be traced back to the early days of baseball, which itself has roots in various bat-and-ball games played in Europe. The first known reference to a bat being used in the game of baseball appeared in the mid-19th century. Initially, the bats were simple wooden clubs, often made from ash or hickory. These early bats were not standardized in terms of size, shape, or material, and players would often use whatever woo