Your Rarest bat

[shoremen44]

I just sold a bat I really didn't want to sell, but I consoled myself by saying that I could get another one down the road... Got me thinking, what bat do I have that I would never be able to replace...

What is my rarest bat??

If your collection was destroyed, what bat is irreplaceable?

And I'm not talking about a Pujols, or Tony Gwynn Rookie... I mean something that you are pretty sure you have the only one in existance?

What is your rarest bat?



Mine is my 1934 Woodley Abernathy bat

The bat is from 1934-35 when Abernathy played for the Baltimore Orioles in the International League... He was the Ineternational League HR King in 1934 and 1936

Pretty sure this bat could never be replaced

[Chris78]

Although there may be a few floating around, I bought a Carlos Ruiz 2009 World Series bat this year at Citizen's Bank Park -- MLB hologram does not show up in database.

Chris

[rdeversole]

It would have to be my Adam Dunn 2010 game used 3 HR game bat, used for all 3 HR's and 2 more afterwards. It's his only 3 HR game. :D

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/ryaneversole/IMG_2622-1.jpg

[ironmanfan]

Probably this non-contract BLOCK letter H&B bat (bottom) of Cal Ripken Sr. which dates to the 1950-1960 labeling period is my rarest....I got it from a guy who worked with Cal Sr. during the winter months back during that time period...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k172/whhp72/Game%20Used/SrBats.jpg

[Dewey2007]

Mine is probably my 1933-34 H&B Dick Bartell bat. There might be others out there from this time frame but I've never seen any. Always have to give a shout to Tim Byington for helping me add this one to my collection!!

[MUSEOVEN]

my chico carrasquel bat;)

[momen55]

my momen clemente. he ordered only 6!
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[gorilla777]

Robinson Cano's 1st Career Grand Slam bat

1 of 1

Ben

[ironmanfan]

I think everyone has hit a Grand Slam off Seth McClung

:D

[karamaxjoe]

My rarest bat would have to be my 1974 Bill Buckner World Series bat. H&B experimented with a larger center label and larger Powerized for the series to help advertise the brand. MLB outlawed the larger labels after the series. Only 2 bats were made for Buckner and I'd like to see another 74 WS bat to compare the labels.

[gorilla777]

Also the '69 Catfish Hunter bat, for rarity - just have not seen any out there

Ben

[sicollector1954@insightbb.com]

Although this is not the most expensive bat in my collection-I doubt that there are many of these out there so I would consider it probably my rarest. A 1944-48 Lou Gehrig pro model bat signed at a ball game by Cal Ripken.

[nationals2k9]

This is such a beautiful bat in my opinion. As BMH tells it, Manny wanted to fool around with an I13 for the first time in many years, so he had a couple reps drive out to Cincy in Aug '09 and give Manny what he wanted. He dressed it up, took a couple hacks in BP, and said it was too end heavy. Bat pops out of circulation and into the hands of Manny's posse who later make a deal with Andrew Lang using my ATM card at Nats Park.

I love the larger M9 sticker, the 125th anniversary stamp, and the fact that it says "LOS ANGELES DODGERS" under Manny's name. The two tone gives it a little extra pop and highlights the fresh pine tar. To my knowledge, there hasn't yet been another one of these to surface.

[rangersfan1214]

Mine is my Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star bat. I believe he has used 5 All Star bats but this is the only one I believe has circlulated.

[sylbry]

Mine is probably my 1933-34 H&B Dick Bartell bat. There might be others out there from this time frame but I've never seen any. Always have to give a shout to Tim Byington for helping me add this one to my collection!!

I remember one appearing on ebay. Want to say it was in 2006. It sold for around $275. I was the underbidder. Took me a long time to get over not bidding more.

[godwulf]

My infamous Randy Johnson Diamondbacks World Series bat is a rarity, for sure, but I think you'd actually be less likely to come across another one of these.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8dc31b3127ccec300c25bbdf100000010O02EbsmzVu0ZA9 vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Most RJ and Astros collectors I talk with seem unaware that he even bothered to have bats made up in the brief time he was in Houston, and I've never seen or heard of another one. He brought this one to ST with the DBacks in '99.

[Birdbats]

2003 Edgar Renteria bat with the rare maple transition label that preceded the "Select Maple" and "M9" labels.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Renteria2003maplebat.jpg

[spartanservitto]

2003 Edgar Renteria bat with the rare maple transition label that preceded the "Select Maple" and "M9" labels.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Renteria2003maplebat.jpg

Have you ever seen any other players use the transition label?

-Tony

[WadeInBmore]

I would have to say my Andruw Jones F U Bat. Like other have said, it's not y most expensive bat but highly coveted by many in the hobby. Only one other has surfaced in the collecting world. It's the one item that I recieve emails about monthly from other collectors. Rock solid documentation accompanies my bat. I love it's story and have it promenantly displayed in my house :D

Wade

[godwulf]

I would have to say my Andruw Jones F U Bat.

Can't say that I have an "F U" bat...but I've got a bat that Robin Yount inscribed to another player in which he calls him a d***head. :rolleyes:

[Birdbats]

Have you ever seen any other players use the transition label?

-Tony

The next one I see will be the second one. :)

[astros5.7]

My infamous Randy Johnson Diamondbacks World Series bat is a rarity, for sure, but I think you'd actually be less likely to come across another one of these.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8dc31b3127ccec300c25bbdf100000010O02EbsmzVu0ZA9 vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Most RJ and Astros collectors I talk with seem unaware that he even bothered to have bats made up in the brief time he was in Houston, and I've never seen or heard of another one. He brought this one to ST with the DBacks in '99.



I've never seen a used one, but I know a couple of peope who own Randy Johnson issued bats from his time with the Astros. Here's a pic of one.

[spartanservitto]

The next one I see will be the second one. :)

I have never seen one before. Pretty sweet.

-Tony

[Fnazxc0114]

Probably my Justin Smoak first career HR and Hit bat. Cant redo your first i guess.

[MSpecht]

Four months ago MEARS auctioned a GU Ozzie Smith bat that they termed "one of the earliest known to exist." http://www.mearsonlineauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?lotid=17512

Well, not quite. Here is almost certainly THE earliest Ozzie GU bat in the hobby. This bat is from his second professional order, shipped on 3/21/1978. (The only documented order prior to that is dated 11/3/1977 -- two model U1 bats that were typically made up when a player signed his first endorsement contract.) I obtained this bat (and signature) in person while interviewing Ozzie at the Old Ox restaurant in San Diego early in Ozzie's 1978 rookie season. This cupped end model C271 was one of an order of 12 bats, and his only order matching those specs during the 1977-79 label period. A slight handle crack, rack marks, hit marks, and a small area of deadwood. Pretty much an impossible bat to replace.

Mike jackitout7@aol.com

[Neal]

Great bats everyone!!
Keep em comin!

[Dach0sen0ne]

Austin Jackson's First MLB Bat. He used it for his first 15 MLB at bats and used it to record his first career hit(a double). He also used it to record his first career single, triple and RBI. He got his first 5 hits in total with this bat. I think it's rare, you can only have one "First".

[Sabresfreak]

Gabe Kapler "Select Maple" bat.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/sabrefreak99/DSC01718.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/sabrefreak99/DSC01717.jpg

[spartanservitto]

my momen clemente. he ordered only 6!
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This would be my holy grail item.

-Tony

[Dewey2007]

I felt the same way after I missed out on this same bat on eBay in 2008. Good thing I didn't win because I got it from Tim for a lot less then I would have paid.


I remember one appearing on ebay. Want to say it was in 2006. It sold for around $275. I was the underbidder. Took me a long time to get over not bidding more.

[Masimen]

My rarest bats have to be a couple of 98 Yankee bats from. Probably a tie between Mike Lowell and Mike Figga.

[2000mvpfan]

Not my most expensive either,but when do you ever see a Billy Martin bat-even if it is a fungo-anymore?This one's from his time managing Minnesota or Detroit...
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/martin005.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/martin004.jpg

Joe

[gameused]

Good forum topic!

I had to think really hard on this one and it has to be this Albert Pujols 2002 Old Hickory bat with shaved handle, photo matched to a Donruss baseball card and getty image.

Only two of these two-tone bats were shipped to Albert in 2002 as confirmed by an Old Hickory rep. I have yet to see the other two-tone bat surface and I have never seen any Old Hickory Pujols bats with the same color combo.

Thanks, Bobby
hawaii_five0@yahoo.com

[shoremen44]

Bobby,
What an ugly bat.... By the way... When are you going to sell it to me???


Ha...

Awesome bat!!!!

[spartanservitto]

Good forum topic!

I had to think really hard on this one and it has to be this Albert Pujols 2002 Old Hickory bat with shaved handle, photo matched to a Donruss baseball card and getty image.

Only two of these two-tone bats were shipped to Albert in 2002 as confirmed by an Old Hickory rep. I have yet to see the other two-tone bat surface and I have never seen any Old Hickory Pujols bats with the same color combo.

Thanks, Bobby
hawaii_five0@yahoo.com

....anddddd my other favorite item makes it to the board. In all seriousness, Your story behind that bat makes me want cry ;) . What a steal on your part. Secondly, Id probably sell off a huge chunk of collection for that baby. What a wonderful bat of my favorite player.

-Tony

[spartanservitto]

Alright, I have some good stuff in my collection, but nothing really "rare". Ive always just tried to acquire a gamer from my favorite players. This bat though is pretty cool.

My vladimir guerrero photomatched Home Run bat. He hit a grandslam off Zach Greinke with this. The reason I like it is because he used the bat for nearly a month back in 2007. It was one of the easiest photo matches ever due to the distinct marks, as well as, the donut ring wearing away at the bat.

For signed items I included my Ichiro signed 16X20. He signed it for me in person at the 2006 all star game and was so funny. I was so excited to meet him and have him sign it... he says to me. "Is this for you?" I tell him "Yes Yes Yes", all excited because I knew I was finally going to get a nice item from him. He takes the box with my 16X20 and sets it on the ground, and grabs someone elses item and signs it. My jaw drops, and im so confused.... he then laughs and goes, "Im just messing with you man.".... picks it up and signs it, and sure enough its framed today. Hes been one of my favorite players ever since, such a cool guy, and one of the best ever.

-Tony

[metsbats]

I've never seen another of these 86 Mets bats and think I have the only ones that exist.

Bruce Berenyi, Rick Anderson, Randy Neimann

The Berenyi and Neimann bats are error bats too.

-David

[metsbats]

I have a 34" Gary Carter K55 game used bat from 1973 his actual rookie year. Vince Malta informed me of the following orders in 73.

4-25-73 34" 33 ounces 3 bats
5-1-73 34" 33 ounces 8 bats
5-14-73 34" 34 ounces 2 bats

This was the only year Carter ordered 34" inch bats as subsequent bat orders were 35" (until the end of his career when he ordered 34" C243 while with the Expos). I put it next to a 76 Carter for comparison purposes.

I've not seen another 34" Carter 73 bat anywhere else.

-David

[ksfarmboy]

I would say mine would be my Chief Meyers bat.

[rj_lucas]

Since Bert said Pujols rookie bats don't make the cut :p I'd have to go with my 2005 signed and inscribed bat. The bat itself is not the rarity (although it does have the nicest Pujols signature I have seen on a bat), but the inscription makes it a one of a kind. If you consider how difficult it must be to write on a bat, I can't imagine we're going to see a bunch of these anytime soon...frankly, I'm amazed Albert took the time to do it even once.

Rick
rickjlucas@gmail.com

[onlyalbert]

Since Bert said Pujols rookie bats don't make the cut :p I'd have to go with my 2005 signed and inscribed bat. The bat itself is not the rarity (although it does have the nicest Pujols signature I have seen on a bat), but the inscription makes it a one of a kind. If you consider how difficult it must be to write on a bat, I can't imagine we're going to see a bunch of these anytime soon...frankly, I'm amazed Albert took the time to do it even once.

Rick
rickjlucas@gmail.com

Rick, that is one awesome bat!!! Did you get my e-mail a couple days ago on my 09?

Jason

[spartanservitto]

You guys are killing me with these Pujols!!! If anyone ever wants to let one go, please let me know... im looking to add on.

-Tony

[rj_lucas]

Rick, that is one awesome bat!!! Did you get my e-mail a couple days ago on my 09?

Jason

Jason, I didn't get your email. If you want, resend and I'll make sure it's not going to the spam folder. Thanks!

Rick

[Klattsy]

Amazing items everyone! Especially love the Pujlos' but i'm very new school :) I know there is no way on Earth I could ever on something in the stratosphere of these items, but I still love looking! It's great that all such unique bats are in the one community!

Mark.

[GoTigers]

Ty Cobb Hanna Batrite- One of a kind center brand with his model designation instead of "Batrite" located inside the bat logo.

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Hack Wilson Hanna Batrite- These bats with the player name only on the barrel are pretty rare, and so are Hack Wilson bats in general. I like the fact that it is made from hickory instead of ash. Has his trademark thin handle with a large knob. Thanks to Tim for this pickup

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Dave Winfield Worth bat- This is a recent pickup. I've only seen one other and that was on Taube's site..
I think Dave only tried these for a very short time maybe in spring training. This was the listing on Taube's site.
http://www.digitalfm.com/gameusedbats/itemDetail.cfm?sku=3701

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Great Thread!

[gameused]

Tony & Bert.....Thank's!

Rick....That's a sweet Pujols Sam bat and nice inscription.

David....I think that Benny "Kahuna" bat you have in your collection is pretty rare, how's about posting a pic for us Hawaii boys.

Thanks, Bobby

[godwulf]

I forgot all about my Baltimore Orioles "Pull Piece" bat. So rare, no one with the Orioles, or at Max Bat, has a clue what it is. :rolleyes:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc20b3127ccec617cd545ab400000040O02EbsmzVu0ZA9 vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

The mystery continues.

[3arod13]

Alex Rodriguez 1st Career Grand Slam Bat is my rarest bat. I'm looking for his 1st Career Home Run Bat, if it exists.

[corsairs25]

I really like this thread, so I thought I'd share a picture. I have a few bats that are not widely sought after but are still hard to come by. But this is my favorite, a Hap Felsch Louisville Slugger that I have had since I was 10.

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[Mark17]

[quote=godwulf;238791]My infamous Randy Johnson Diamondbacks World Series bat is a rarity, for sure, but I think you'd actually be less likely to come across another one of these.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8dc31b3127ccec300c25bbdf100000010O02EbsmzVu0ZA9 vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/


What makes this bat extraordinarily rare is that the Unit actually signed it on the front, so it will display nicely, rather than on the back.

[Mark17]

Im sure there are several Gene Mauch player bats out there, but there aren't many of these (unless they made All Star bats for the coaches, that is.)

Mauch had a 26 year managerial career and never made it to the World Series, so there are no Mauch WS bats in existence, and there shouldn't be any All Star Mauch bats either, since the AS teams are managed by the previous season's pennant winners. However, in 1964 Johnny Keane won the NL pennant for the Cards, then went to the Yankees in the A.L. in 1965. Mauch had finished 2nd in 1964, so he was named to manage the 1965 All Star game, his only one as manager. And he won the game, too.

[ironmanfan]

Im sure there are several Gene Mauch player bats out there, but there aren't many of these (unless they made All Star bats for the coaches, that is.)

Mauch had a 26 year managerial career and never made it to the World Series, so there are no Mauch WS bats in existence, and there shouldn't be any All Star Mauch bats either

never say never....actually I have this Mauch coaches bat from the 1970 All Star Game available for sale in the C2C section.....

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k172/whhp72/1mauch-1.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k172/whhp72/1mauch2-1.jpg

[godwulf]

[quote=godwulf;238791]What makes this bat extraordinarily rare is that the Unit actually signed it on the front, so it will display nicely, rather than on the back.

You've got that right. Well, it was a long time ago - 1999 - that Randy signed this for one of the DBacks bat boys. Most people seem to mellow with age - the Unit seems to be doing...whatever the opposite of mellowing is.

[karamaxjoe]

I really like this thread, so I thought I'd share a picture. I have a few bats that are not widely sought after but are still hard to come by. But this is my favorite, a Hap Felsch Louisville Slugger that I have had since I was 10.

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Any good story on how you came about a Hap Felsch bat when you were a kid? There can't be more than a handful of documented Felsch bats in the hobby.

[corsairs25]

Any good story on how you came about a Hap Felsch bat when you were a kid? There can't be more than a handful of documented Felsch bats in the hobby.

It's not really an epic story. About 40 years ago, my grandfather died and I was helping to clean out his basement. There was an old barrel with some bats in it, and one was especially interesting because it was big and completely covered in tar. Using a penknife I carefully uncovered the name on the bat but didn't recognize it. My grandmother said that I could have the bats, so I took them home. I eventually wrote to Hillerich and Bradsby to ask about the Felsch bat. I remember giving a very thorough description in my letter. I recall saying that the player's name was not written out but seemed to be printed on the barrel. Jack McGrath wrote back saying that the bat was ordered for Felsch's personal use and that he "no doubt used it." The bat played a big role in my early interest in pre-war baseball.

[spartanservitto]

Its not epic, but that's awesome. Did you ever find out where your grandfather obtained the bats?!?!?!

-Tony

[corsairs25]

Its not epic, but that's awesome. Did you ever find out where your grandfather obtained the bats?!?!?!

-Tony

I don't know where he got them. It adds a little mystery to the bat.

[karamaxjoe]

It's not really an epic story. About 40 years ago, my grandfather died and I was helping to clean out his basement. There was an old barrel with some bats in it, and one was especially interesting because it was big and completely covered in tar. Using a penknife I carefully uncovered the name on the bat but didn't recognize it. My grandmother said that I could have the bats, so I took them home. I eventually wrote to Hillerich and Bradsby to ask about the Felsch bat. I remember giving a very thorough description in my letter. I recall saying that the player's name was not written out but seemed to be printed on the barrel. Jack McGrath wrote back saying that the bat was ordered for Felsch's personal use and that he "no doubt used it." The bat played a big role in my early interest in pre-war baseball.

That's a nice story and an incredible bat. I'm pretty biased, but I like your bat the best in this thread. The Cobb and Clemente bats are pretty awesome also, but I can't imagine the hobby has seen more than a few Felsch bats.

[corsairs25]

That's a nice story and an incredible bat. I'm pretty biased, but I like your bat the best in this thread. The Cobb and Clemente bats are pretty awesome also, but I can't imagine the hobby has seen more than a few Felsch bats.

I'm glad that you like it. I think that the 40+ years the bat spent covered in tar helped to give the wood a nice look. I, too, really like the Clemente and Cobb bats. Clemente was my favorite player, and the Momen bat is fantastic. And the Hanna Batrite Cobb is also amazing--- I wonder what the length and weight are. I wish I had one of those.

As for the number of Felsch bats in the hobby, I can't say. When I was buying some vintage bats back in the early 1990's, the dealer I was working with once said that he heard of someone else who had one. But I wasn't sure if he was being serious. I know that there are a couple of Weavers and Gandils in the hobby and that there are few more Jacksons out there, but they are all very tough bats.

[nomarmauerfan]

Here is mine...

A 2007 black Rawlings JM7 Joe Mauer bat. Joe only used a black bat for one game in 2007. It just so happened to be on Justin Morneau bobblehead day. This bat is MLB authenticated, has a Twins Pro Shop COA, and is photomatched. A pretty cool bat!!!

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb220/mikandrea/IMG_8719.jpg


Mike

[ksfarmboy]

Corsairs, The Chief Meyers bat is 35" and weighs 48oz. The Felsch bat of yours is very nice.

[treant985]

Earliest known SAM Bat (made in Jan 1997 before the company even formed). I got it from a family that grew up with Sam Holman (owner of SAM bats) in South Dakota and bought the bat from Sam's sister. Not exactly like finding a Pete Browning LVS, but still a famous bat company.

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[corsairs25]

Corsairs, The Chief Meyers bat is 35" and weighs 48oz. The Felsch bat of yours is very nice.

Well, that sounds a lot more plausible than the 32 1/2 oz. 34" Spalding bat with "Meyers" in block letters that was auctioned a few years ago.

[punch]

This is an awesome thread! Many cool bats to drool over. Great idea.

To me, the Ty Cobb wins hands down. :eek:

[ksfarmboy]

Well, that sounds a lot more plausible than the 32 1/2 oz. 34" Spalding bat with "Meyers" in block letters that was auctioned a few years ago.


Yeah, I've seen that listing and thought the same thing. Read Meyers account of the bats he used in The Glory of Their Times.

[shoremen44]

treant985 Earliest known SAM Bat (made in Jan 1997 before the company even formed). I got it from a family that grew up with Sam Holman (owner of SAM bats) in South Dakota and bought the bat from Sam's sister. Not exactly like finding a Pete Browning LVS, but still a famous bat company.


That Sam is pretty cool

[treant985]

That Sam is pretty cool

It's definitely a rough bat. The barrel and knob are very square, and it's very long and skinny.

Sam told me that he made a little league prototype that's the true original, but he lost it. So this one really could be the oldest one out there.

[corsairs25]

Any more unusual bats out there?

[godwulf]

I think it would be safe to call this bat "unusual". Perhaps BMH could shed some light on what it is, exactly, unless someone else knows.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc02b3127ccefc3b3e0b48bc00000030O32EbsmzVu0ZA9 vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D3/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

As you can see, it's got six small holes drilled into the handle, and filled with either a lighter wood or cork - it's hard to tell.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc02b3127ccefc3a7045e9a900000030O02EbsmzVu0ZA9 vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

The holes are spaced anywhere from a little over 2" to almost 4" apart.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc02b3127ccefc3b28ae481200000030O02EbsmzVu0ZA9 vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

I think it was used by Ansman in DBacks ST in 2004. I bought it years ago at the Team Shop.

[Pablo2k11]

This bat has been in my family since before I was born. Found it on a recent trip to the Dominican Republic. My grandmother had it for protection (haha). We got Albert to sign it and I'm thinkin about passing it around so the rest of the family who used it so they can sign it as well. What do you guys think??

Its a Louisville Slugger H&B 125LL. Its a little league bat and has someones name in cursive. The only letters I can make out are onake? marelli? I not sure of the name... I did forget to mention that this was our family bat back in the D.R. Albert and a few of my uncles used to praise this thing. In the Dominican Republic having a bat like this was something special in those days and still (in some parts) today.

Oh yeah I forgot to mention...If you ever watch the Dove commercial featuring Albert.. when Albert is flexing his muscles as a young boy...I'm right next to him (haha). My half second of fame... Sorry about the scan, out of town and forgot my camera...

[Bravesfan]

Greg Maddux autographed Young Bat Company bat.
JSA certified

Certificate Number:A19291
Signer:Greg Maddux
Field:Baseball
Description:Signed Baseball Bat
Manufacturer:Young
Number Of Signatures:1

Or my Adam Dunn 2003 homerun bat.

[Calstheman]

This bat was the last bat used in "the house that Ruth built" by Brian Roberts for the final out on September 21, 2008. MLB & Ironclad authenticated.:D

[DonFan23]

This bat was the last bat used in "the house that Ruth built" by Brian Roberts for the final out on September 21, 2008. MLB & Ironclad authenticated.:D
Sweet bat, Mike. If you ever decide to part with it, please keep me in mind.

R.J.

[nevetscat]

This was handed over the dugout at BP at a White Sox game back in September 2004.

[bigklu18]

It has to be my Hannah Bat Rite Gehrig. It is mid to ate 30's and been cracked and repaired.

[ndevlin]

Anyone have anything new to add to this?

[Juicyfruit66]

I'd say my 1986 game issue dawson bat cooper model, it was his last year as an expos player and not sure how many were ever made. Has his writting on knob but never seen a pic of him using cooper. Im assuming hard to find bat.

[sox83cubs84]

It's certainly not high value, but how many Dave Veres bats are out there? He swapped me one while he was with Colorado.

Dave Miedema

[Retired Old Guy]

The newest and rarest addition to my collection is a Roy Halladay Phillies uncracked 2010 Cy Young year gamer graded PSA 10. I had owned it at one time before and was lucky enough to get it back recently.

ROG

[Juicyfruit66]

Retired old guy, are. U the one who started this thread. Years. Ago? ;)

[Juicyfruit66]

Sorry guys my blackberry puts periods everywhere. I thought it was cool retired guy found a bat he'd sold and thats exactly how the thread got started. My sentences on my phone look like jiberish.

[Retired Old Guy]

No sorry, it wasn't me who started this thread. I only have a dozen or so bats. Helmets are my main focus.

ROG

[TG19]

This is one of my Favorites..... A Game Used 1987 Tony Gwynn C271 "Experiential" Bat. Gwynn ordered 1qty C271 Bats in his career and this is it!! :D

[seanbaseball]

Jesse Haines game used Cardinal bat. Only know of one other.

[ndevlin]

A couple of my more rarer bats are these 3 of HOF'er Ross Youngs. Less than 10 are known to exist, and here are 3 of them. I know there are at least a few more out there, including one that is sidewritten.

[sox83cubs84]

Sean and Nate:

Those are some kick-ass bats!:D

Dave M.

[Stanley]

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y393/Shootingthebreeze/20160825_111213_zpsdnyakyby.jpg
Pete Rose GU block letter bat. Might be a few out there, but I've never seen another one.

[ndevlin]

A few others--- A Don Sutton and Luis Aparicio game used bats.

The Sutton is a 71-72 model G105. Though Sutton bats aren't super duper rare, finding his bats pre-80's is somewhat rare in my opinion.

The Aparacio is from his very first year in pro baseball, in 1954. He only ordered 9 bats that year and just 3 in this model- Y4. The only block lettered Aparicio bat I've ever seen.

[seanbaseball]

Great bats Nate! Heres a couple more.

Joe Medwick game used bat circa 1947-48. Has tape residue which he used in later years

Red Schoendienst game used bat. The only "RED" nickname bat I have ever seen.

[mazman009]

84624

Probably One of these......

[sportsnbikes]

I have 3 items.

Eric Hosmer Game Used 2015 World Series bat used for an RBI in the top of the 9th in game 5.

Lorenzo Cain Game Used 2015 World Series bat used for a bases loaded double in the top of the 12th of game 5.

Salvador Perez 1st and so far only walk-off home run.

[sox83cubs84]

Stanley, Nate, Sean and Mazman:

More incredibly great stuff! Keep 'em coming!

Dave M.

[seanbaseball]

Few more:

1932-33 Chick Hafey game used bat
1927-1930 Babe Ruth game used Batrite bat
1928-31 Jim Bottomley game used bat

[panthrotc]

McGwire GU HR bat with HR inscription. To find a McGwire HR bat is one thing , to find one that is not personalized to someone is almost impossible

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/BASEBALL%20-%20Mark%20McGwire/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/GU%20Close%20Up%20Pictures/01/576002.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/BASEBALL%20-%20Mark%20McGwire/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/GU%20Close%20Up%20Pictures/01/ffbc3965.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/longball98/media/BASEBALL%20-%20Mark%20McGwire/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/GU%20Close%20Up%20Pictures/01/ffbc3965.jpg.html)

[STLHAMMER32]

McGwire GU HR bat with HR inscription. To find a McGwire HR bat is one thing , to find one that is not personalized to someone is almost impossible

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/BASEBALL%20-%20Mark%20McGwire/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/GU%20Close%20Up%20Pictures/01/576002.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/BASEBALL%20-%20Mark%20McGwire/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/GU%20Close%20Up%20Pictures/01/ffbc3965.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/longball98/media/BASEBALL%20-%20Mark%20McGwire/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/GU%20Close%20Up%20Pictures/01/ffbc3965.jpg.html)

Awesome Mac bat. I think I remember seeing this HR live actually. If memory serves me correct he hit it out into a construction area.

[panthrotc]

Awesome Mac bat. I think I remember seeing this HR live actually. If memory serves me correct he hit it out into a construction area.


You got a great memory ! Still trying to locate a ticket stub from the game.

[Shipp_96]

Mine are all from newer players, so nowhere near as rare or amazing as ones I have seen on here.

Still, I have a couple nice ones:

Torii Hunter GU bat he signed for me at Twinsfest.

Brian Dozier unbroken bat from his rookie year he signed; it came from his personal collection.

Yoenis Cesepedes A's GU bat from his All Star season in Oakland, before he was traded.

[Arsenal83]

My 1976 Bicentennial Brian Downing game used bat.

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u534/BJY83/Mobile%20Uploads/20160923_234804_zpsjli5lixx.jpg (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/BJY83/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160923_234804_zpsjli5lixx.jpg.html)

[BVC]

Tough call. I only have three bats, and each is rare.

This one is from 1911-14, and was used by a semi-pro catcher in Iowa against various semi-pro Negro teams, including (probably, but no positive i.d.) the Buxton Wonders, Kansas City Giants and Chicago Giants. I haven't researched the player's team enough - I'm sure there are other teams of importance that he used it against. As far as I can tell, it's the earliest bat used in a game involving Negro teams.

[R_Aaronson]

... My Rarest Bat (far from the oldest bat in this thread) ...

A 2003 Miguel Cabrera X-Bat, rookie season, used in the NLCS (the Steve Bartman series). PSA/DNA 9

-Randy

[BernBabyBern]

I have a Paul O"Neill WS game used signed bat from 1996.

Photomatched to game 5 in Atlanta!

Will post pics soon.

Pablo

[Jim65]

I'm not really a bat collecter, but it took me a while to find a Jerry Koosman bat, unfortunately its not a Mets bat, its from his Phillies days.

[ndevlin]

Nice one, Jim. Regardless of team, his bats are a tough find.

[centauri]

Finally got around to posting this one. Probably my favorite bat in my collection. He used these for about 3 weeks in mid-1999.

[JDF5244]

I have a Yasmany Tomas bat that he used to hit two home runs in one game....

[Dewey2007]

I wouldn't necessarily consider it rare since I'm sure there are others out there somewhere but my Curt Motton '73-74 Orioles bat has proven to be a tough one. I won this on eBay awhile back and in my almost 10 years of collecting I have never seen another one of his bats before or after anywhere.

If you have one you'd be interested in selling please let me know. Mine is getting lonely!

[sorklora]

[QUOTE=R_Aaronson;400040]... My Rarest Bat (far from the oldest bat in this thread) ...

A 2003 Miguel Cabrera X-Bat, rookie season, used in the NLCS (the Steve Bartman series). PSA/DNA 9

-Randy[/QUOTE

Awesome bat!!

[012562]

I have a Curt Motton bat in my Angels collection. It took years to find it and I believe mine came from eBay also.

Tom

[Dewey2007]

Cool. Nice to know there's another one out there!


I have a Curt Motton bat in my Angels collection. It took years to find it and I believe mine came from eBay also.

Tom

[Juicyfruit66]

Vlad guerrero rookie bat with cross....not sure if theres many out there