Victus creates over 400 custom bats for MLB Players' Weekend
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Victus and artist Bruce Tatem, known as 'The Bat King,' are producing more than 400 custom bats for MLB's Players' Weekend event beginning August 21, 2026. This year marks a record number of submissions for personalized designs, with Tatem hand-painting every bat individually. Players can choose from various options, and the customizations must receive MLB approval prior to the event. Some player designs have become iconic, including unique bats that generate significant social media attention.
- •Over 400 custom bats created for Players' Weekend starting August 21, 2026.
- •Bruce Tatem hand-paints all bats, breaking from machine production myths.
- •Players can opt for creative designs or select from provided options.
- •Iconic designs include memorable bats that have gone viral.
- •Players often present last-minute requests for customizations.
- 1:44 PMCBS MLB — How 'The Bat King' created hundreds of custom looks for MLB Players' Weekend
"Bat manufacturer Victus and artist Bruce Tatem are making more than 400 custom bats that MLB players will be using this weekend
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