Baseball Coloring Pages: Baseballs have 108 stitches in total, with red thread used for contrast against the white leather. The stitching creates raised seams, which affect the ball's trajectory when thrown or hit. Bats have a cylindrical barrel for hitting the ball, a handle for the batter to grip, and a knob at the end to prevent the bat from slipping out of the batter's hands. The barrel can vary in diameter and length, and different players may have preferences based on their hitting style.