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Tater Baseball

Sket One: Phase 1 (featured in MLB The Show)

$ 349.99
In stock

From the creative brain of Sket One and the flawless execution of Tater's development lab, we bring you Phase 1; an exclusive bat dripped in artistic genius for MLB The Show.

That alone would be enough but at Tater, nothing is ever enough and we bring this virtual masterpiece in a way only Tater can - Crafted out of high grade maple guaranteed to turn heads and draw all eyes to this amazing collectible piece.

But the allure doesn't stop there. In a thrilling twist, some of these limited 24 pieces come personally signed by Sket One himself. Will you be one of the lucky few to own a signed edition? The mystery adds an extra layer of excitement to this already coveted collectible.

Limited to 24 pieces, this bat is an emblem of rarity and exclusivity. Once sold out, it will become a relic of baseball and art history, never to be restocked. This isn't just a bat – it's a functional work of art, and a collector's dream.

Own a piece of this limited series and let the Sket One x Tater Baseball bat be the crown jewel of your collection.
WE PLAY FOR KEEPS
LET THAT STICK TALK
THE BRAND FOR THE MODERN BALLPLAYER
WE PLAY FOR KEEPS
LET THAT STICK TALK
THE BRAND FOR THE MODERN BALLPLAYER
WE PLAY FOR KEEPS
LET THAT STICK TALK
THE BRAND FOR THE MODERN BALLPLAYER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sket One Phase 1 collaboration?
The Sket One x Tater Baseball Phase 1 bat is a limited-edition physical bat that translates a virtual in-game bat skin from MLB The Show into a real, hand-crafted wood bat. Designed by LA-based visual artist Sket One — known for his work uniting pop culture, bold color, and strong typography — the Phase 1 bat is a functional work of art and a collector's piece.
How many Phase 1 bats are being made?
Limited to just 24 pieces. Once they sell out, this bat will not be restocked — it becomes a relic of baseball and art history. Some of the 24 pieces also come personally signed by Sket One himself.
Is this a usable game bat or display-only?
The Phase 1 bat is crafted from high-grade maple to game-bat specs, so it is functionally usable. That said, given its limited-edition status and collectible nature, most owners use it as a display/collector's piece rather than a game bat.
What size wood bat should I order?
Length ranges from 30"–34". Drop weight (length-to-weight ratio) ranges from -3 to +2. Drop weight is the difference between bat length in inches and bat weight in ounces — a -3 drop means a 34" bat weighs 31 oz. Most adult hitters use 32"–34" at a -2 or -3 drop. Most BBCOR-certified leagues (high school, NCAA) require -3. For a personalized recommendation by height, weight, and league, use our Wood Bat Size Chart at /pages/wood-bat-size-chart.
What types of wood are Tater bats made from?
Hard maple and yellow birch — both MLB-grade. Maple has been the pro standard for over 20 years: densest, hardest hitting surface, biggest pop on clean contact, but a smaller sweet spot and less forgiveness on mis-hits. Birch sits between maple and ash — similar density to maple with more flex on impact, which makes it more forgiving on mis-hits and a smart starting point for hitters transitioning from metal to wood. Read the full breakdown in our Maple vs Birch vs Ash guide at /blogs/the-lumber-yard/differences-between-maple-birch-and-ash-bats.
Do you offer discounts for team or bulk orders?
Yes — team and bulk pricing is available, typically starting at 12 bats. Contact our team sales desk with your spec, roster size, and timing through /pages/contact-us and we'll send a custom quote within one business day. The more bats in the order, the better the per-unit pricing scales.
Are Tater bats suitable for professional play?
Yes. Tater Baseball is an MLB-supplier wood bat company — our bats are swung by professional players at the highest level of the game. There is no separate "consumer-grade" production line. The same MLB-grade billets, the same hand-finishing process, and the same QA standards apply to every retail bat we ship as to the bats we cut for pro hitters.
What is the warranty on Tater wood bats?
30-day limited warranty on structural cracking under normal field use. To qualify, the bat must be a 2021 model year or later, you must be the original purchaser with proof of purchase from an authorized Tater dealer, and you must have followed our hitting guidelines (no cage-style dimpled balls, no storage in extreme heat or cold like a car trunk, no excessive moisture exposure). Full warranty terms and care guidelines at /pages/tater-wooden-bat-warranty.
Why are wood bats cupped at the end?
Cupping is a small concave dish drilled into the end of the barrel. It removes a few grams of mass from the very tip, which shifts the bat's balance point slightly toward the hands and makes the swing feel quicker through the zone. Tater hand-cups each bat, and our process allows for variable cup depths to dial in feel without compromising end-cap strength — which actually reduces the risk of chips and cracks on inside pitches.
What is the black dot on the handle?
Every Tater maple and birch bat carries an ink dot near the handle as proof of MLB-grade slope-of-grain certification. The ink dot's bleed pattern reveals whether the wood grain runs cleanly along the bat's long axis — a tight bleed means safe, MLB-spec slope; a fast bleed means rejected billet. The dot is the visible proof every bat passed inspection before leaving our shop.