Riddles Random Riddle: Balancing the Bat May 1, 2024April 1, 2024 gags Is balancing a baseball bat vertically on your hand easier with the larger end at the top or with the smaller end at the top? Show answer It is easier to balance a baseball bat with the larger end at the top. This is because it gives the bat a larger moment of inertia. So, with your hand as the pivot, the bat rotates slower, making it easier to correct when it starts to topple over.