Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

[spartakid]

I've been looking for a Vladdy bat for a long time and I was wondering what your opinions are on this? I know he used this type of bat and I think I've seen the vg43 on the diablo's before, but what does the 43 stand for? Also, I'm usually skeptical when I see those white marks on the barrel from balls that don't look like they've imprinted. thanks, Ricardo

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120364814397&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

[frikativ54]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

I've been looking for a Vladdy bat for a long time and I was wondering what your opinions are on this? I know he used this type of bat and I think I've seen the vg43 on the diablo's before, but what does the 43 stand for? Also, I'm usually skeptical when I see those white marks on the barrel from balls that don't look like they've imprinted. thanks, Ricardo

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=002

I would ask the seller for a better picture of the whole bat. It looks a bit suspicious to me, though I'm no expert on Vladdi bats.

[Capital-Sports]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

for anyone who has played baseball, regular white marks appear on woodern bats from the batting cages, ones that pitch the yellow rubber balls

[frikativ54]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

for anyone who has played baseball, regular white marks appear on woodern bats from the batting cages, ones that pitch the yellow rubber balls

Good to know, thanks!

[Dewey2007]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

for anyone who has played baseball, regular white marks appear on woodern bats from the batting cages, ones that pitch the yellow rubber balls

I've never seen yellow batting cage rubber balls that made white marks with laces like the one seen in the pic of the Guerrero bat listing. These are marks that I've seen that are more consistent with batting cage balls. (pic courtesy of BigTruck260 from previous post).

[scottanservitz]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

Ok, I'll take a shot here. My first impression is the pics are poor. Second, the 34 is inches(as in bat length). Third, the knob has no signs of use that should correspond with the amount of hits that bat took. The centerbrand has what looks like contrived tar. But then again, the pics can't support this. Vlad gamers are hammered. He cleans his cleats, he hits every and any pitch anywhere close. The ball marks should be heavy and show signs of indention. The guy swings hard. No number on knob or bat barrel which Vlad does. I've never seen a Vlad gamer that clean. There just aren't enough nicks, scrapes, dirt, etc. I would hold out for a better example.
Scott

[scottanservitz]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

Oh sorry, don't know what the 43 stands for. Model number I suppose.

[scottanservitz]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

After a quick review of 2006, the only bats I could identify Vlad using are M9, Rt 66, Nokona and Xbat. No Diablo. Not saying he never used it, but on Getty for 2006 I didn't find one.
Scott

[spartakid]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

Thanks for your help guys, you reinforced my gut feeling, I think I'll stay away, not to mention $24 for shipping is steep. Ricardo

[suicide_squeeze]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

Dewey2007,

Correct! Batting cage balls leave the indented "golfball" dimpled look like your bat (albeit the dimples are obviously larger than a golf ball).....and they leave DARK marks (from the asphalt, dirt, etc. picked up by the rubber), not white.

That bat is not game used by Vladi, in my opinion, for ALL of the reasons scottanservitz mentioned.......It's like he took my words right out of my mouth. Size is wrong, bat usage is extremely weak, can't picture match the style, and the sticker on the knob??? C'mon.

[spartakid]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

Ball Park Heroes has a zinger right now. It has lots of pine tar looks good not to mention I've heard good things about them, besides the fact that they don't budge on prices really. Opinions?? Ricardo

http://www.ballparkheroes.net/Gameusedbats.htm

[scottanservitz]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

Ricardo,
That is a Vlad gamer......nice bat.

[spartakid]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

I just wanted to make clear that I've never had an experience with BPH, so as far as the not budging on prices, that's just what I've heard. It's not necessarly my opinion. In fact, I hope that what I've heard it wrong. Just wanted to make that clear. Ricardo

[chuck70]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

I do believe Mikita Sports has a Vladimir Guerrero game used uncracked X Bat for sale if you are still looking for one.http://www.mikitasports.com/guerrero...ned_large.html

[spartakid]

Re: Vladimir Guerrero Bat Legit?

Thanks for the refrence. I checked it out, but it doesn't have much pine tar on it. Ricardo