Victus Sports, a leading baseball Bat manufacturer, has come a long way since its humble beginnings in a small garage in central Pennsylvania back in 2012. The company’s CEO, Jared Smith, along with two friends, initially focused on producing high-quality bats with a commitment to prompt service and customer satisfaction. They wanted to show players that they cared about their needs and getting them their bats on time.
But how did they get their bats in front of Major League Baseball (MLB) players? Smith and his friends leveraged their connections with Minor League players, supplying them with Victus bats. Eventually, through Spring Training or call-ups, MLB players would come across these bats and give them a try. Kyle Seager was the first notable MLB player to use a Victus bat, followed by Adam Jones who gave the company a shoutout on MLB Network for their custom camo bats.
With a foothold among big leaguers, Victus was able to expand and pursue their vision of creating unique and visually appealing bats. They moved to larger facilities and began producing bats for special events like the Home Run Derby, creating intricately designed bats that garnered attention and praise. The artist behind these unique bats is Bruce Tatem, also known as The Bat King, who translates his airbrushing expertise into producing bats with unbelievably detailed paint jobs.
Victus Sports now operates out of a 30,000-square-foot facility with 50 employees. They have become a top bat manufacturer in the game, with MLB stars seeking their custom bats for special occasions. The company continues to push boundaries and innovate, always striving to contribute to the growth and development of the game they love.
Sources:
– Original article: MLB.com (no URL provided)
– Definition: Major League Baseball (MLB) – the highest level of professional baseball in North America.
– Definition: Spring Training – a series of practices and exhibition games that Major League Baseball teams hold before the start of the regular season.
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