{"product_id":"fungo","title":"Wood Fungo Baseball Bat for Coaches","description":"\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian Coipel and Brian Garcia founded Trident Bat Company in 2026 in the Miami area, with its business based in Coral Gables, Florida. Both founders brought playing experience to a company centered on equipment designed around a player's needs. Christian's experience in collegiate and professional baseball shaped the product focus, while Brian developed the business operations. Their approach emphasizes carefully selected wood, individual specifications and craftsmanship for players and coaches who care about bat feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood Fungo Baseball Bat for Coaches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA balanced wood fungo bat gives coaches a dedicated tool for hitting ground balls and fly balls during fielding practice. This model uses a thin barrel profile and is intended for repeated drill work rather than serving as a player's standard hitting bat. Its straightforward design suits coaches organizing infield repetitions, outfield reads and team defensive sessions. Exact length, species, weight and finish must be confirmed for the bat being supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProfile and intended use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose: coaching and fielding practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: thin profile; exact diameter not published\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwing profile: balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan your fielding session around the coach's preferred fungo length and weight. A balanced training profile can be compared with your existing practice bat, but a photograph does not establish the supplied dimensions. Balls, gloves and other practice equipment are not included with this bat listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConfiguration and available information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing currently has one default variant. It does not identify a fixed length, weight, species or finish. These details must be established for the actual bat before ordering is enabled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA complete custom order requires the wood species, length, barrel and handle finishes, cup choice and any engraving to be specified. Confirm those selections for an order placed through BuyAmerican. Published size ranges differ between the supplier's FAQ and builder, so model-specific availability requires confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:MATERIALS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood and finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker's current builder offers Rock Maple and Yellow Birch, and its FAQ describes solid, one-piece wood construction. The exact species, cup preference and finish for this listing must be confirmed. A displayed color is a presentation example; it does not establish the wood species, a fixed finish or a personalized engraving included with a BuyAmerican order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:MATERIALS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore the bat in a cool, dry place away from moisture and extreme temperatures. The maker advises against using a game bat below 60°F. Inspect the handle and barrel before each session, and stop using a bat that has developed a crack or split. Follow the maker's instructions for label orientation and grain contact. Natural wood can break during play, and the supplier excludes normal-use breakage from its defect coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoaches choosing equipment for a school, club or travel program should review the rules that govern the players and the practice setting. This listing describes a coaching fungo rather than confirming eligibility as a game bat. Review \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usabaseball.com\/bats\/guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUSA Baseball's event bat guidelines\u003c\/a\u003e as an independent reference, and confirm the rules of your own program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:ORIGIN:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of manufacture: United States. The maker expressly states that every Trident bat is handcrafted and turned in the USA, including this model in its current lineup. Its Coral Gables business address identifies the company location; it does not independently establish the factory's city or state. The origin of every finish or other input has not been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:ORIGIN:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:SHIPPING:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping for this Fungo bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this Fungo custom wood bat, the supplier's FAQ estimates dispatch within 10–14 days of purchase, followed by carrier transit. It describes continental-U.S. delivery, tracking and usually FedEx, with other carriers possible. Its FAQ says shipping is calculated at checkout, while the homepage advertises free shipping. The rate, production schedule and destinations applicable to a BuyAmerican order need confirmation. An advertised build window is not a guaranteed arrival date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:SHIPPING:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:RETURNS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustom-order returns and defects\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier treats this Fungo as a custom bat: ordinary returns, exchanges and refunds are excluded. Its policy requires reporting visible transit damage within 48 hours and wood defects within seven days of receipt, with order details and photographs. Verified covered defects receive a replacement rather than a refund; normal-use breakage, misuse, moisture damage and cosmetic wood variation are excluded. Cancellation is possible only before production begins, with reasonable efforts for requests within 24 hours. BuyAmerican's policy also excludes custom products from ordinary returns. Contact BuyAmerican promptly for order assistance; the supplier's procedures for orders placed through BuyAmerican require confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eBuyAmerican return policy\u003c\/a\u003e for the store's published conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:RETURNS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/collections\/american-made-under-250\"\u003eAmerican-made products under $250\u003c\/a\u003e at BuyAmerican.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trident Bat Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56230281314596,"sku":"sku-52514851029279","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2494\/1860\/files\/TFB1.png?v=1788891086","url":"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/products\/fungo","provider":"BuyAmerican","version":"1.0","type":"link"}