Gateway Bat Company bats are custom crafted to the highest standard. Using professional-grade ash and maple, state of the art manufacturing techniques, and a lifelong passion for baseball, we've made it our mission to stand out from the crowd. Step in and #SwingAway.
About Us
The Gateway Bat Company was founded in 2015 by St. Louis native and baseball enthusiast Kyle Knisley. The company was established just 2 years after Kyle and his brother Corey started the Gateway Baseball Club, a recreational baseball club that welcomes ball players of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. As it grew, the Knisleys made sure that the club maintained the values that they held so dear: passion for the game, sportsmanship on and off the field, and the traditions that make baseball great.
In keeping with these traditions, the club eventually made the decision to begin using wood bats exclusively. The Knisleys knew, however, that often times a quality wood bat can cost far more than many of their players had available. Determined not to settle on low quality, they began the search for professional grade bats without the professional price tag. Eventually, they decided to take matters into their own hands, and the Gateway Bat Company was born.
Now, Gateway Bats are the most popular brand among the club that shares it's namesake -- and for good reason. Our bats are made with professional grade ash and maple, and in a variety of turn models. Bats in every turn can be completely customized, from paint colors to logo engravings, and even adding your own signature right on the barrel. We also offer custom youth models, softball bats, and fungos. If there's anything you don't see in our store, or if you'd like a custom turn model, all you have to do is ask! Our goal is to continue to grow the sport while encouraging the values held by the Gateway Baseball Club. Teams and organizations of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to reach out to us for information on discounts and support from the Gateway Bat Company.
In keeping with these traditions, the club eventually made the decision to begin using wood bats exclusively. The Knisleys knew, however, that often times a quality wood bat can cost far more than many of their players had available. Determined not to settle on low quality, they began the search for professional grade bats without the professional price tag. Eventually, they decided to take matters into their own hands, and the Gateway Bat Company was born.
Now, Gateway Bats are the most popular brand among the club that shares it's namesake -- and for good reason. Our bats are made with professional grade ash and maple, and in a variety of turn models. Bats in every turn can be completely customized, from paint colors to logo engravings, and even adding your own signature right on the barrel. We also offer custom youth models, softball bats, and fungos. If there's anything you don't see in our store, or if you'd like a custom turn model, all you have to do is ask! Our goal is to continue to grow the sport while encouraging the values held by the Gateway Baseball Club. Teams and organizations of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to reach out to us for information on discounts and support from the Gateway Bat Company.
