LOUISVILLE, KY - Louisville Slugger, the Official Bat of Major League Baseball® and the number one name in bats for 130 years, has an exclusive new collaboration with Realtree®, the leader in camouflage products for those who love the outdoors. It's the Realtree™ Camouflage Bat, and it makes an awesome gift because you can personalize it with a name or special message.

Each Realtree Camouflage Bat from Louisville Slugger is 34 inches long and is made from high grade maple. The bats are covered in Realtree Xtra® Green camo print, applied with a state of the art Hydrographic Finishing process that creates a durable high gloss finish. Louisville Slugger's Realtree camo bats are completed with precision laser engraving to create a beautiful and unique souvenir for any outdoorsman.

"Anyone who gets a personalized Realtree camo bat from Louisville Slugger is going to be proud to display it in their man cave, office, family room or den," said Louisville Slugger Director of Specialty Bat Sales Packy Page. "We've even heard guys say they can't wait to put their camo bat on their gun rack in their trucks. That'll be pretty cool to see."

Louisville Slugger is the expert when it comes to finding trees for making baseball bats. The storied company has made more than 100-million bats since it started in 1884.

"We appreciate the passion so many people have for being outdoors because being in the forest is in our DNA at Louisville Slugger," Page said. "So, with the millions of people who hunt, fish, hike, and just love being outdoors, this collaboration with Realtree was a natural step for us at Louisville Slugger."

Personalized Realtree Camouflage Bats from Louisville Slugger are available at www.sluggergifts.com and sell for $89.99, including standard shipping. Camo bat orders ship within 3 to 5 business days. Orders must be placed by December 10 to receive in time for the Holidays.

About Louisville Slugger
Louisville Slugger® is the Official Bat of Major League Baseball® and the #1 Bat in MLB®. It is synonymous with America's pastime. Originating in 1884, Louisville Slugger bats have graced the hands of the greatest players in baseball, including stars of today. Known for helping create baseball history, Louisville Slugger continues to innovate and provide players the products and confidence they need to own the plate and make new history every day.

www.slugger.com

www.realtree.com

Media Contact • Rick Redman • rick.redman@slugger.com • (502) 585-5226
Media Contact • Maddie Stevens • mstevens@doeanderson.com • (502) 815-3304 or (330)-719