How to Fix a Broken Bat

If your baseball bat breaks into two, unfortunately there's no way to fix it. However, if your bat is simply showing signs of wear, such as small cracks or chips, use simple techniques to fix it. There's no need to buy a new one when some strong glue will work. Repair your broken bat and continue to use it at your next league or backyard game.

Things You'll Need

  • Electrical tape
  • Duct tape
  • Wooden cement
  • Sandpaper
  • Clamp
  • Clear nail polish
  • Toothpick
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wrap electrical tape around the narrow bat handle to repair cracks there. Many players prefer to wrap their handles with tape to provide a more secure grip, so tape on the handle won't appear odd to other players. Start at least 1 inch below the crack and wrap the tape tightly around the handle until you reach an inch above the crack. Use a continuous piece of tape rather than several small pieces to add strength. If you don't have electrical tape, use duct tape, but keep in mind that the handle may become sticky later as the duct tape wears down.

    • 2

      Apply liquid cement or a very powerful wood glue to secure a small piece of the bat's barrel when it shears off. This repair is most effective for pieces less than an inch across (they can be several inches long). Put the glue on the bat and the broken piece and spread it evenly. Place the broken piece back where it belongs on the bat and secure it tightly with clamps. Leave the clamps in place for at least 24 hours. Sand off any residual glue with sandpaper.

    • 3

      Repair hairline surface cracks in your bat with clear nail polish. Paint the nail polish as far inside the crack as you can, pushing the paint further in with a toothpick if necessary until the crack is full. Allow the nail polish to dry, at least four hours, then sand the surface to remove excess polish. This procedure also works to fill small holes if a piece of the bat chips off.