Home From Kenya to Holyoke: Rutto Bats Celebrates 10 Years on WWLP 22News Rutto Bats is celebrating a decade of craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and passion for baseball — and the milestone recently caught the attention of WWLP 22News. The local television station featured Rutto Bats in a special story highlighting the company’s 10-year journey, from Kipngetich […]

Home Rutto Bats Returns to The Big E for a Second Year Rutto Bats returned to The Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in September 2026, continuing to introduce its handcrafted wooden baseball bats to visitors from across New England. The Holyoke-based manufacturer was featured in a Western Mass News report about local vendors and

Home Rutto Bats Featured in Andscape Rutto Bats founder Kipngetich Rutto was featured in an Andscape article exploring the relationships, mentorship, and opportunities that help strengthen the Black baseball community. Published in February 2023, the article, written by Clinton Yates, highlights Kip’s journey into baseball and the connections that helped shape the company’s development. From

Home Rutto Bats Featured on M-PACT TV’s 2026 Big E Spotlight We’re excited to share another special moment for Rutto Bats! Rutto Bats was featured in M-PACT TV’s 2026 Big E Spotlight, highlighting our presence at The Big E, one of New England’s most celebrated annual events. At Rutto Bats, every bat represents our passion

Home Rutto Bats Featured on Spectrum News 1: Crafting Bats from Start to Finish Rutto Bats was featured on Spectrum News 1 in April 2025, highlighting the company’s handcrafted wooden baseball bats and its involvement in the growing interest surrounding torpedo bats. Reporter Dan Reidy visited the Holyoke, Massachusetts, manufacturer to meet founders Kipngetich Rutto