Phillies infielder Bryson Stott used a stunning custom bat during the 2023 Little League Classic on Sunday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania against the Nationals.
The 25-year-old, in back-to-school spirit, went with the uniquely designed No. 2 pencil bat during Sunday’s annual showdown as part of the festivities surrounding the Little League World Series.
The bat, which was made by the Pennsylvania-based bat company Victus, was designed to replicate a No. 2 pencil, including the bright pink eraser, green ferrule, yellow body and black tip.
It was one of a handful of creative custom bats used by members of both teams during the game on Sunday, and it left MLB fans in awe.
Bryson Stott's No. 2 pencil bat is 🔥 pic.twitter.com/mxHakVo8vT
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) August 21, 2023
The bat drew a strong reaction on social media, with fans expressing their fascination with Stott's bat, and their desire for Rob Manfred and MLB to encourage this type of fun bat design on a more regular basis.
@MLB let them use these in regular games https://t.co/KVfU58VnIq
— reseSZN | BSITBPIMLB (@reseSZN) August 21, 2023
Hardest bat I’ve ever seen 🔥 https://t.co/aV0kJPDR6Q
— Humble Beast 🦍 (@_LCapitan) August 21, 2023
MLB definitely needs to start letting players use custom-designed bats at all times. https://t.co/onKfC8HvkT
— KC Covington (@Fried_Baseball) August 21, 2023
It's crazy that this isn't a regular thing. Every batter should have the opportunity to have a signature bat of their choosing instead of just a plain colour scheme. It's so marketable. https://t.co/XYCVOgF49a
— Rob Wong (@RobWong34) August 21, 2023
Honestly...this absolutely should become a thing. Let players get bats with cool designs. https://t.co/gbXtmSQDq1
— Matt Lanza 🤌🏼 (“No Drama Mama”) (@mattlanza) August 21, 2023
this is hurting my brain at unprecedented levels
— Lucas Dolengowski (@LDolengowski) August 21, 2023
HOW DOES THE ERASER LOOK SO REAL https://t.co/Dz2DKddsMe
Let the players do this all the time! https://t.co/2XYBgXCAWd
— therealTMC (@therealtmc1995) August 21, 2023
