Illini have Hot Bats

During University of Illinois’ game against Ohio State on April 8, secondbaseman Ryan Hastings warms his aluminum bat with the help of “Mr Heater”, the space heater in their dugout. Any idea if there is a logical reason for this? Or is it superstition? Not that there’s anything wrong with that either.

warming the bat

During University of Illinois’ game against Ohio State on April 8, secondbaseman Ryan Hastings warms his aluminum bat with the help of “Mr Heater”, the space heater in their dugout.

Any idea if there is a logical reason for this? Or is it superstition?

Not that there’s anything wrong with that either.

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