Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

[33bird]

Just picked up this rookie era Barry Larkin LS M110 bat from Grey Flannel. Has remnants of the spiral tape pattern that Larkin used. #15 on both ends (see photos). I looked up what numbers he wore in my Baseball by the Numbers book and it doesn't list his # in 1986 but he played 41 games? 1987 he's listed as #15. Starting in 1988 he wore #11. Does anybody know his number in 1986? Any help on this bat would be appreciated. I got it for 60.00 so I'm thinking I got a heck of deal, but I'm not a Larkin expert. As you guys know I mostly collect 1970s Reds stuff. Thanks!

[5kRunner]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

Not sure about the number, but the bat is from the 1983-1985 labeling period. So, you may have to look back a little farther.

[Dave4Reds]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

I believe Larkin wore #15 in 1986-87. See link for photos.

http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-US&family=editorial&p=barry%20larkin&assetType=image#9

[33bird]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

Is it a minor league bat from 83-85?

[5kRunner]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

To me, it appears to be a minor league bat.

Looks like 1985 was his first year in the minors.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=larkin001bar

[33bird]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

Yea, I bet it's from his 1985 first minor league season in Vermont since it's an 83-85 model. Is that a steal for 60.00? I like Larkin, just not familiar with his price range on bats.

[5kRunner]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

If I were a Reds fan, I'd consider it a steal.

[AWA85]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

Amazing price on the bat, everything looks pretty good on it as his bat. The only thing, the signature does not look that great. Maybe it was rushed or from a long time ago, but it looks a little bunched compared to his usual.

[bagbig]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

That autograph does not look right to me.

[33bird]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

Yea, don't really care about the autograph either way. Just care about the bat. I could remove the autograph if not legit. But it would be an autograph from probably around 1985. Sometimes they change over time.
Thanks for the help guys.

[33bird]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

Autograph comes certified by JSA

[cmw2ward]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

Greg,

Just wondering, how would you remove the autograph? Thanks.

Tim

[33bird]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

With some rubbing alcohol or Peroxide. It takes some elbow grease but it will eventually remove it.

[worldchamps]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

i would check with bhm and see if there were any other LArkins...i see the giants had a pitcher in 83 with that name, not sure what #he wore

[cmw2ward]

Re: Barry Larkin rookie bat? Experts help.

Thanks, Greg