Also called: Bat Craftsman
Shapes maple, ash or birch billets on a lathe into baseball bats built to each pro player's specs, then sands, paints and finishes them.
A bat maker picks maple or ash billets, turns them on a lathe to a player's exact specs, and finishes them with paint and lacquer. Pro players order dozens of bats a season.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma plus paid on-the-job training at a bat company; woodworking or shop classes give you a head start.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk for 10 years. CNC lathes do most cutting; wood selection, finishing and quality checks stay human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at a bat company's shop; they train you on lathes and finishing
Classes: Woodshop CTE, Physics, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-7041.
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