2012 Mother's Day Bats & other gear - Official Thread

[CampWest]

Always love the pink bats. Here is a dedicated thread to discuss what players are using, auctions, photos, pick-ups, etc for 2012. Feel free to include cleats, batting gloves, etc.

Here's a few picture Max Bats posted via Twitter... Including a cool twist on the Mike Moustakas bat, going with a more simple logo.

[5toolplayer]

Today is the day....Been waiting to score some pink MLB items for months now! My luck, a few of the guys I collect won't even take the field.

[CampWest]

I hear ya Scott, last year Billy Butler got an off day, which irritated me to no end, especially since there was an off day the following Monday.

Also, FYI, Moustakas out day to day with a strained hamstring... So, unless he comes in as a pinch hitter, his bat will not be game used.

Royals Sunday lineup: Dyson 8 Getz 4 Gordon 7 Butler DH Frenchy 9 Hosmer 3 Falu 5 Escobar 6 Quintero 2 Duffy vs Humber

[5toolplayer]

Damn...Looks like nobody is bidding on the Jeter G/U Pink bat this year. He usually only uses it one AB and this year after he struck out using it, he gave it to some little girl right behind the dugout. Bummer

[gorilla777]

Jeter just gave his MD bat to a young fan by the dugout after his first at bat....will it pop up on eBay?

[5toolplayer]

I hear ya Scott, last year Billy Butler got an off day, which irritated me to no end, especially since there was an off day the following Monday.

Also, FYI, Moustakas out day to day with a strained hamstring... So, unless he comes in as a pinch hitter, his bat will not be game used.

Royals Sunday lineup: Dyson 8 Getz 4 Gordon 7 Butler DH Frenchy 9 Hosmer 3 Falu 5 Escobar 6 Quintero 2 Duffy vs Humber

I am going all out for my players stuff this year. Looks like with Moustakas sitting out I'll save a few bucks. No game issued stuff for me this year. Montero is using a pink bat + pink cleats today so I've got a few big money items to pick up whenever MLB.com puts them up for auction.

[BernBabyBern]

I guess you'll have to settle for that Jeter game issued pink bat that Steiner will have for sale.
Here is mine from 2010.

Jeter is the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Pablo

[5toolplayer]

Nice bat.
The Game Issued Jeter that Steiner will be selling for 5k is all you. I have zero interest in buying his current stuff.

[gorilla777]

I guess you'll have to settle for that Jeter game issued pink bat that Steiner will have for sale.
Here is mine from 2010.

Jeter is the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Pablo

That is a nice bat Pablo. With use, it goes for big dollars and is out of the range of many. Oh well....gotta pay for rarity.

[gorilla777]

Cano - one AB with the Mother's Day version and back to the regular bats.

[loanapprover]

How soon does the pink equipment usually make its way to MLB.com auctions?

[gorilla777]

How soon does the pink equipment usually make its way to MLB.com auctions?

Maybe about 10 days out or so?.....It doesn't all happen at once though too.

[CampWest]

Billy using a regular black Mizuno in first inning... I guess I'll be saving some time and money this year.

[eGameUsed]

I don't think they ever finished selling the 2011 Pink Bats. I do not recall seeing any Astros Pink bats his MLB.com.

Thanks,

[5toolplayer]

Billy using a regular black Mizuno in first inning... I guess I'll be saving some time and money this year.

Wes,

Did Gordon use a pink bat his 2nd time up when he lined out? Also, is he wearing pink cleats? Thanks

[CampWest]

Wes,

Did Gordon use a pink bat his 2nd time up when he lined out? Also, is he wearing pink cleats? Thanks

I believe Gordon used the same pink bat both of first two AB. Not wearing pink cleats. I think only players with Under Armour contracts can wear those. I think Hosmer and Frenchy are wearing pink cleats. Gordon has pink necklace and pink wrist bands, with plain white batting gloves.

[5toolplayer]

I believe Gordon used the same pink bat both of first two AB. Not wearing pink cleats. I think only players with Under Armour contracts can wear those. I think Hosmer and Frenchy are wearing pink cleats. Gordon has pink necklace and pink wrist bands, with plain white batting gloves.


Nice. Thanks for the info. Montero is wearing pink everything! Hopefully Gordon uses the pink bat again for his 3rd time up when he does some YARD WORK! :D

[yankees506]

Cano - one AB with the Mother's Day version and back to the regular bats.

I missed canos 1st ab, what brand did he use?

[LastingsMilledge85]

Maybe Brian can chime in, but has LVS been using a darker "pink" on their bats for this season? The bats appear to be somewhat darker than the pink bats from seasons past.

[cubbs1232]

I don't think they ever finished selling the 2011 Pink Bats. I do not recall seeing any Astros Pink bats his MLB.com.

Thanks,


Not sure how the Astros do it but the Rays players have the option of keeping them (which im told most players are doing) or turning them in to be sold.

[grenda12]

Maybe Brian can chime in, but has LVS been using a darker "pink" on their bats for this season? The bats appear to be somewhat darker than the pink bats from seasons past.

Yes, they are darker this year. They are hot pink instead of the light pink that has been normally used from 06' to 11'.

http://ow.ly/i/APIn (http://ow.ly/i/APIn)

[Metsfan808]

I wish that they would do the same for Father's Day with blue bats.

Here are my issued from 2010. The Ike Davis has a couple of seam marks but was sold as issued.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/PICT0025-1.jpg

Ike signing:
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/PICT0021.jpg

[grenda12]

I guess you'll have to settle for that Jeter game issued pink bat that Steiner will have for sale.
Here is mine from 2010.

Jeter is the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


2012 Hot Pink Derek Jeter (http://ow.ly/i/B5Pz)

[sox83cubs84]

Don't own any, won't buy any. The only ways I get one is either would either be a gift from a player or a deal with a collector in the aftermarket.

Dave Miedema

[marzomarz]

do most/all of these go through auctions.mlb.com or do they make their way elsewhere?

[OaklandAsFan]

I know its all for charity but I do feel bad for some of the players. They should have the option to keep (or purchase) their stuff. From what I have been told Ryan Roberts just had his cleats snagged from his locker after the game last year and he's bummed that I have them. He wanted to give them to his mother. Hopefully he gets to keep them this year.

*disclaimer* If he asked me for them when I had them signed I would have definately made a fair trade but he never said a word about them, just heard about it from other people he knows that I chatted with.

[gameused]

Jeter just gave his MD bat to a young fan by the dugout after his first at bat....will it pop up on eBay?


http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21393093&topic_id=24097002

[baseballfan0721]

I wonder if MLB will give him an ear full , at least MLB not as bad as the NFL !!

[Klattsy]

Was hoping for some MiLB items but not getting any joy out of the clubs. Such fantastic customer service. Not.

[ncbadges]

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21393093&topic_id=24097002


That was very cool and I seriously doubt Jeter gets an earful about anything he does. lol

NCB

[baseballfan0721]

Thinking about it your probly right , that was super cool !!

[marzomarz]

I haven't seen any Mother's Day bats out there. Are the coming?

[Dewey2007]

Not a bat but I picked up my first Mother's Day item. Got the pink lineup card from the Padres/Phillies game. J-Roll hit his 38th career leadoff homerun and Cole Hamels picked up his 79th career win.

[5toolplayer]

gotta be soon .....

[eric16841]

Anyone seen any signs of the items especially yankees coming up yet?

[MLB~NUT]

Unfortunatly all my favorite cardinals either were on the DL or had the day off, so I'll save some cash on pink bats I agree blue ones for fathers day would be cool, Surprised MLB didnt jump at the chance for the extra $$$...:p

[5toolplayer]

I'm pretty surprised some items haven't hit the auction block yet. I'm ready to place some bids :p

[gameused]

Mothers day bats are up for bidding on MLB.com
http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/feature.d2w/report?wl=33072944&sort=term&search=MD2012&partnerId=ed-5982183-55448821

[maverick14]

I'm pretty surprised some items haven't hit the auction block yet. I'm ready to place some bids :p

Nice pair of Montero pink cleats up for auction, goodluck.

[maverick14]

Mothers day bats are up for bidding on MLB.com
http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/feature.d2w/report?wl=33072944&sort=term&search=MD2012&partnerId=ed-5982183-55448821


How come nothing is signed? Do they usually not have signed pink items??

I can only imagine what the Bryce Harper bat and cleats will go for:eek::eek:

[MLB~NUT]

How come nothing is signed? Do they usually not have signed pink items??

I can only imagine what the Bryce Harper bat and cleats will go for:eek::eek:



Quite a lot of it is signed just not the big names, guess they said if ur takin it I'm not signin it!:p

[Number13]

What would be a fair price for the majority of the pink bats & cleats on MLB? It would be nice to get something, anything. I'm not gonna be too picky because I don't see any Tigers stuff at this point.

[MLB~NUT]

What would be a fair price for the majority of the pink bats & cleats on MLB? It would be nice to get something, anything. I'm not gonna be too picky because I don't see any Tigers stuff at this point.

$200.00:o

[CampWest]

Well, this has me confused... I watched this game very closely. As I recall, Hosmer used one pink bat in the first at bat. Hosmer broke the bat on the first contact made. This Maier bat appears to be uncracked. And there is another Hosmer bat listed that is broken and better matches what I recall Hosmer using. I do not recall him using another pink bat in that game. I think I still have the game on my DVR, so I'll have to rewatch it... Bidder beware...

http://royals.auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=184882566&prmenbr=33308339&aunbr=185229276

This bat was used by Eric Hosmer (Mitch Maier's name on bat) in the Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox game played on Mother's Day, May 13, 2012. Net proceeds from this auction will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure (http://ww5.komen.org/). MLB Hologram EK091920

Hologram number EK091920 was located in the MLB Authentication Database under GAME-USED BAT.
Session Product Description:


Session Name: KC AT CWS
Session Date: May 13, 2012
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: MITCH MAIER USED BY ERIC HOSMER

[5toolplayer]

damn...this bidding is going to get crazy. Let the games begin

[Number13]

Even though none of the equipment is from players or teams that I collect, would it be worth to pick up any of the bats or cleats? I'm interested in any and all opinions. My mom is a 30 year breast cancer survivor and I think anything would be a great reminder of how lucky I am.

Thanks

[cubbs1232]

Man too bad the money raised is going to such a horrible "charity". Every time I go to bid on an item and I see where the money is going I cancel my bid. When are these leagues going to do their due diligence on these "charities" they donate to?

[tbone90]

Anyone want to let the cat out of the bag and say what they'll be bidding on or hoping to win in the Mother's Day auction?

Also the bat in the in listing for Andrew McCutchen is Casey McGehee's, with all of McGehee's characteristics. Did anyone see the Pirates Mother's Day game and can say if Cutch grabbed McGehee's gamer and used it for an at bat? The MLB hologram description does just say it's a LVS R221 used by McCutchen.

[chuck70]

Here are pictures of McCutchen's at bats,no pine tar or Casey McGehee tape job so it doesn't appear he used Casey McGehee's bat during the game!

Casey with his bat
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McCutchen's at bats
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Chuck
chuck112770@yahoo.com

[tbone90]

Chuck, thank you very much for looking into that and posting pictures! The the time, effort and help is greatly appreciated.

I guess this is another situation of bidder beware...or at least aware.

I sent an email the other day to MLB regarding the listing being pictured with the Casey McGehee bat. I don't expect a reply but if I do get one I'll be sure to update everyone. I suppose it could just be an error with the wrong picture being listed but it makes me leary since the hologram also references a LVS R221. After all the 2011 Mark Teahan, while it does show a Teahan bat, also has a pic of Asdrubal Cabrera's 2011 pink gamer.

[MLB~NUT]

Hopin I get outbid on one of my items!:cool:

[5toolplayer]

Prices are insane...2 items I'm going to win no matter what :D

[MLB~NUT]

I see the Harper bat is just 177.00 short of 4K, WOW:eek: :eek: :eek:

[marzomarz]

done bidding. Will pick some of these up when they hit the secondary market at 1/10th the price they are going for right now.

[CampWest]

Well, I'm shut out so far... 0 fer 4. Guess there isn't anything I want bad enough...

[yanks12025]

Prices are crazy, specially $495 plus for cleats of a overrated player. :D

Just think if Harper ever becomes a bust, that almost 4K bat won't be worth more than $200. lol

[grenda12]

Well I missed my auction for the Pierzynski bat.

[camarokids]

I won the Zobrist, broke into two pieces, bat!

Will make a nice addition to the 2008 Bartlett pink bat I have tha is broke into two pieces.

[soxbats]

FYI, for those bidding on the Salty Red Sox bat listed as used during the game on May 13th, I believe a review of the game on MLBTV for that day shows that he did not use a pink bat that day.

[OaklandAsFan]

grabbed the Paul Goldschmidt Evo shield at the last minute. Will go well with the bat of his I picked up at auction a few weeks ago. What was the deal with the Ryan Roberts bat??? I've spent a few bucks on his stuff but over $500 for that bat? I paid $185 for his pink cleats last year, He's not having the best year and lost his starting job. Something significant happen during that game that I missed?

[BostonSportsFan]

The deal with these auctions is that people lose their collective minds. Something with the MLB portion of it coupled with the rarity of these one day per year pink bats and others thinking how the funds go to charity combines to make people lose any semblence of common sense when bidding on this stuff.

As mentioned with the Harper as just one example what did he use the bat for 1, 2 3 at bats in one game of his career?

Even if he becomes the career home run leader is a pink bat used for 1 - 3 total at bats worth $4 grand?

I refuse to bid in these auctions as they are just beyond ridiculous given the price points these items hit.

Joe

[MLB~NUT]

The deal with these auctions is that people lose their collective minds. Something with the MLB portion of it coupled with the rarity of these one day per year pink bats and others thinking how the funds go to charity combines to make people lose any semblence of common sense when bidding on this stuff.

As mentioned with the Harper as just one example what did he use the bat for 1, 2 3 at bats in one game of his career?

Even if he becomes the career home run leader is a pink bat used for 1 - 3 total at bats worth $4 grand?

I refuse to bid in these auctions as they are just beyond ridiculous given the price points these items hit.

Joe


Thats why its a free country, if someone chooses to spend 4k on a bat used once its their choice! Just like if some one pays 350k over sticker for a new rare ferarri, its their choice how to spend their money, its all what the item is worth to thayt person! I don't have tons of cash to spend but if I did I'd be damned if I'd be outbid!!!! Just my opinion....;)

[MLB~NUT]

Can't wait to get my Matt Holliday MD Bat I won, I'll post some pics when it arrives, now to get it autographed!

[5toolplayer]

Nice Pickup Todd ;)

[MLB~NUT]

Nice Pickup Todd ;)


Thanks Scott, now lets hope I have a chance to get Holliday to sign it before my lovely wife beats me with it!:(

[packfan84]

Definitely a nice score on the Holliday bat. I ended up with the Mitch Moreland batting gloves and bat. Definitely overpaid, but after leading the auction for the better part of 8days, I slapped on an angry bid when someone bid it up with 5 minutes left.

One of my grail items is a pink Ian Kinsler bat and I am bummed I missed out on it. I set a limit at $600 and found myself bidding $950 the other day, all the while knowing that the bat would never be worth that much.

[MLB~NUT]

Definitely a nice score on the Holliday bat. I ended up with the Mitch Moreland batting gloves and bat. Definitely overpaid, but after leading the auction for the better part of 8days, I slapped on an angry bid when someone bid it up with 5 minutes left.

One of my grail items is a pink Ian Kinsler bat and I am bummed I missed out on it. I set a limit at $600 and found myself bidding $950 the other day, all the while knowing that the bat would never be worth that much.


Thanks, and Congrats on the Mooreland items, yeah I saw the kinsler price over 1K, lol on the angry bird:p

[tbone90]

Todd and Scott, I was wondering if you guys were ever going to stop on that Gordon gamer! Lol. Great pick up. I thought that was one of the best looking pink bats in the auction this year. The two tone with all the pine tar gave it a great look.

I'm happy to have landed the Pence and Wieters pink bats as well as the Zimmerman cleats.

[5toolplayer]

Yeah I should have bid on the 1st Gordon bat that went for $420 but I wanted to wait because I thought all the crazy bidding would go on for bat #1 and maybe I could steal bat #2. Well then the bidding got out of control for his 2nd bat. I just couldn't justify paying close to 1k for another pink Gordon bat since I already have his 2008. Who ended up winning it? A forum member??

I did end up with the Pedro Alvarez MD bat for $285. Not bad. At least I'll have some extra fire power in the bank when the 2nd round of MD auctions start.

[jake33]

Just picked up this overpriced 2012 mother's day bat. One and done. Just wanted to get one of these pigs. They look a lot better than those lighter pink bats over the last few years.

Elliot Johnson's. Authenticated to used in the 2nd Inning. He saw 1 pitch and got a seeing-eye single with the bat. It didn't break, so I wonder if he used this same bat in the 8th Inning when he hit a homerun. I am hoping to get it signed in September when the Rays play the white sox in Chicago.

So when does the 2nd wave of pink mother's day items hit auction?

[tbone90]

I'm just hoping there is even going to be a second round of Mother's Day items. There were some pink bats and cleats I was watching on Mother's Day and was disappointed not to see any of them in the auction. Last year I thought for sure there would be a second auction for the pink items but it never came so I'm not holding my breath.

I'd be curious to see what the Giancarlo Stanton walk off granny pink bat would get at auction. It'd be tough to get to the $3,600 Hamilton or $3,995 Harper territory but maybe...

[MLB~NUT]

Has anyone recieved any of the stuff they won from the MD's auction?:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[5toolplayer]

Looks like 5toolplayer is the FIRST to receive a PINK stick!! They are coming in guys, hang in there!!

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x369/5toolplayer/pink5IMG_9823-1.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x369/5toolplayer/pinkIMG_9238.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x369/5toolplayer/pink2IMG_2125.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x369/5toolplayer/pink4MG_9472.jpg

[MLB~NUT]

Nice bat Scott, I like that two tone

[camarokids]

I got my Ben Zobrist pink bat today!!!

[MLB~NUT]

I got my Ben Zobrist pink bat today!!!

How about a pic or two of that bad boy Dave

[tbone90]

My Hunter Pence LVS, Matt Wieters Rawlings and Ryan Zimmerman cleats came yesterday. Felt like Christmas.

[amgmap]

My Hunter Pence LVS, Matt Wieters Rawlings and Ryan Zimmerman cleats came yesterday. Felt like Christmas.

Hey Tony! Very jealous of the Zimm cleats, I think I was bidding against you lol. I'm a huge Zimm collector, so if you ever want to move them, let me know. Enjoy!!

[MLB~NUT]

My favorite new Game Used Bat arrived today. Holliday's pink Game Bat, show's tremendous use, for only one at bat! :D :D :D

[jake33]

Nice, my elliot Johnson bat arrived.


The Elliot Johnson bat was authenticated to the 2nd inning. He saw 1 pitch and had an RBI Single. The bat had 2 or 3 hit marks on it and I saw it has the MLB hologram on the knob. So I tried to get a to get match....

Look at the video at the 0:36 mark on the video and the knob appears to have the MLB hologram on it, leading me to believe it was the same bat he used to get the RBI single AND the solo humerun in the 8th giving the Rays the 9-8 in Baltimore. At $300 though, the bat was still overpriced.

http://rays.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21402427&c_id=mlb

[MLB~NUT]

Very cool

[sox83cubs84]

Todd:

Nice bat, but...

"GOO Cardinals"? :p

Dave Miedema

[MLB~NUT]

Todd:

Nice bat, but...

"GOO Cardinals"? :p

Dave Miedema


Even some of the bubble wrap it was packaged in has pine tar on it, wish mlb shiped in bat tubes! anyone need some game used bubble wrap? LOL:p

[Dave4Reds]

Frazier's come a long way since winning the Little League World Series!

[camarokids]

Even some of the bubble wrap it was packaged in has pine tar on it, wish mlb shiped in bat tubes! anyone need some game used bubble wrap? LOL:p

For $25 shipping, you would a bat tube would be in order!

[camarokids]

How about a pic or two of that bad boy Dave

Ask and tho shall receive! I love pink!

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[tbone90]

Hey Tony! Very jealous of the Zimm cleats, I think I was bidding against you lol. I'm a huge Zimm collector, so if you ever want to move them, let me know. Enjoy!!


Will do. They have a great amount fo infield dirt still stuck to them!

[OaklandAsFan]

I know where the price gouging for shipping comes into play. My pink Evo shield worn by Paul Goldschmidt, game was played in AZ so I was less than 20 miles from where it was played. The item was shipped to NYC and then shipped back to my home in AZ.

[MLB~NUT]

I know where the price gouging for shipping comes into play. My pink Evo shield worn by Paul Goldschmidt, game was played in AZ so I was less than 20 miles from where it was played. The item was shipped to NYC and then shipped back to my home in AZ.

yeah I don't understand why the teams don't auction off the items themselves instead of shipping them to new york and then mlb doing it!:rolleyes:

[MLB~NUT]

Frazier's come a long way since winning the Little League World Series!

I spoke with jon kline from the reds and he wants 350 for Ludwick mother's day jersey that price is insane! I got both of his pirates game used jerseys from pirates auctions for 150.00 each

[MLB~NUT]

I hope there is a round 2 coming...

[gorilla777]

Mariano Rivera

[Gyro123]

Cool Rivera bat. Were you able to purchase it direct from LSV? Does anyone know if they will make up Mother's Day bats on request from the general public?

[jkalathas]

Mariano Rivera

Interesting bat... I was also interested in this purchasing this bat as I am a big Rivera collector as well, but quickly changed my mind after realizing it was not mlb authenticated. The fact the Yankees were playing an American league team along with Mo being done for the season due to his injury, this bat had zero chance of being used or even making it to his locker. I don't understand how it was being sold as game issued, at best it's a 1 of 1 bat from 2012. My best guess this bat came directly from Louisville slugger and went directly to market for sale. With all that said, nice pickup... its a cool bat!

[packfan84]

My Mitch Moreland bat and batting gloves came this week. Loving this bat. Shows a lot of use! He had a couple of hits in this game. The only question is that the date stamped is 2011. Is that normal?

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[MLB~NUT]

That is a odd bat! The 2012's were dark pink this year, all previous years have been the light pink like your bat, Maybe it was a leftover from lastyear and with all the problems lvs had at their factory they sentout lastyears model!:confused:

[camarokids]

There were a few left over 2011 pink bats being auctioned at the same time! Did you look up the mlb authentication?

[camarokids]

I cannot read the MLB Auth numbers in your picture....

[packfan84]

The hologram is EK 035657. It is said to be used in this year's game. I even photomatched it to his AB in the 4th inning. Moreland didn't get an AB on Mother's Day 2011. Maybe he just kept it from year before.

[packfan84]

After watching his AB's from that game, looks like he used it for all 5 of his trips to the plate going 2-5.

[Dach0sen0ne]

2012 Austin Jackson.

[MLB~NUT]

Nice Ajax bat...

[MLB~NUT]

Got Holliday to sign and inscribe it today at the baby reesa event in ofallon....

[MLB~NUT]

Heres a pic, lol I had to have some guy I didnt know snap a shot with his phone and text it to me, as mine was dead by time I made my way to get the bat auto'd.....:(

[jscubs1]

do you have any mothers day bats for sale?

[SPCRD]

Hello I know this is an old thread.. Can anyone tell me the validity of this 2012 Harper Mother's Day bat? Says it was game issued, from Harper 2012 rookie year.. What I have issues with is (1) it doesn't have a pink ribbon for the breast cancer awareness on the bat like all I've seen does.. And (2) the small wooden spot close to hand that doesn't have the pink color on it.. Is this a legit bat?

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/APandCowboysFan/8758015B-7193-423E-89FE-3FB060BFDE02_zpshhz22ags.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/APandCowboysFan/media/8758015B-7193-423E-89FE-3FB060BFDE02_zpshhz22ags.jpg.html)
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/APandCowboysFan/799B428F-138F-406C-A0D4-74B3F5D58D66_zpsasefw41k.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/APandCowboysFan/media/799B428F-138F-406C-A0D4-74B3F5D58D66_zpsasefw41k.jpg.html)

[metsbats]

Hello I know this is an old thread.. Can anyone tell me the validity of this 2012 Harper Mother's Day bat? Says it was game issued, from Harper 2012 rookie year.. What I have issues with is (1) it doesn't have a pink ribbon for the breast cancer awareness on the bat like all I've seen does.. And (2) the small wooden spot close to hand that doesn't have the pink color on it.. Is this a legit bat?

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/APandCowboysFan/8758015B-7193-423E-89FE-3FB060BFDE02_zpshhz22ags.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/APandCowboysFan/media/8758015B-7193-423E-89FE-3FB060BFDE02_zpshhz22ags.jpg.html)
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/APandCowboysFan/799B428F-138F-406C-A0D4-74B3F5D58D66_zpsasefw41k.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/APandCowboysFan/media/799B428F-138F-406C-A0D4-74B3F5D58D66_zpsasefw41k.jpg.html)

Did you get this bat from Zanebats on ebay?

[yanks12025]

[QUOTE=SPCRD;393196]Hello I know this is an old thread.. Can anyone tell me the validity of this 2012 Harper Mother's Day bat? Says it was game issued, from Harper 2012 rookie year.. What I have issues with is (1) it doesn't have a pink ribbon for the breast cancer awareness on the bat like all I've seen does.. And (2) the small wooden spot close to hand that doesn't have the pink color on it.. Is this a legit bat?


That spot shouldn't have pink on it. Bat companies have to put the ink dot there for mlb rules.

Im not sure about the missing pink ribbon

[metsbats]

The reason I'm asking if this is the ZaneBats Mother's day Harper is because sometimes he gets some odd Louisville slugger bats which have some "manufacturing inconsistencies". For example bats which should be signature models which were inadvertently made as block letter or bats which were not made to player specification ( ex. 34 inches when 34.5 is the player spec).

These bats are by all means pro model bats made for the player but have these inconsistencies. Please note I'm not at all saying Zane is selling these knowing of these inconsistencies. I've brought 5 bats over the last 6 months from Zane which are completely correct in regard to player specs and have pointed out some of the other inconsistencies on several bats he had in inventory.

So if this was the same bat perhaps the ribbon have been inadvertently left off of this bat as from the photos the bat is certainly a pro model bat made for Harper to use.

David

[Dach0sen0ne]

Bat was made prior to Harper's MLB debut, so that could be the reason it doesn't have the MLB logo and ribbon. Just a guess. Haha

[SPCRD]

No this is not the bat from zanes.. It is like the bat like his but got it from a guy that had Harper bats.. Just was wondering if this bat was a legit bat because I've hard it's a fake model bat and it is a real game issued bat.. Just was wondering.. Glad someone cleared up the ink spot on bat that was one of my main issues with the bat possibly being fake.. So going off your knowledge you would think this is a 2012 game issued bat of Harper?


The reason I'm asking if this is the ZaneBats Mother's day Harper is because sometimes he gets some odd Louisville slugger bats which have some "manufacturing inconsistencies". For example bats which should be signature models which were inadvertently made as block letter or bats which were not made to player specification ( ex. 34 inches when 34.5 is the player spec).

These bats are by all means pro model bats made for the player but have these inconsistencies. Please note I'm not at all saying Zane is selling these knowing of these inconsistencies. I've brought 5 bats over the last 6 months from Zane which are completely correct in regard to player specs and have pointed out some of the other inconsistencies on several bats he had in inventory.

So if this was the same bat perhaps the ribbon have been inadvertently left off of this bat as from the photos the bat is certainly a pro model bat made for Harper to use.

David

[SPCRD]

Also what value would you put on the bat if indeed it isn't a fake which I believe it wasn't.. $1000? Or more like the $2500 zanes has it at?



The reason I'm asking if this is the ZaneBats Mother's day Harper is because sometimes he gets some odd Louisville slugger bats which have some "manufacturing inconsistencies". For example bats which should be signature models which were inadvertently made as block letter or bats which were not made to player specification ( ex. 34 inches when 34.5 is the player spec).

These bats are by all means pro model bats made for the player but have these inconsistencies. Please note I'm not at all saying Zane is selling these knowing of these inconsistencies. I've brought 5 bats over the last 6 months from Zane which are completely correct in regard to player specs and have pointed out some of the other inconsistencies on several bats he had in inventory.

So if this was the same bat perhaps the ribbon have been inadvertently left off of this bat as from the photos the bat is certainly a pro model bat made for Harper to use.

David

[metsbats]

Bat was made prior to Harper's MLB debut, so that could be the reason it doesn't have the MLB logo and ribbon. Just a guess. Haha

I think you may be right. The minor leaguers use pink bats for Mother's Day too. However would a minor league pink bat have no ribbon and mlb emblem or a ribbon and the milb emblem instead?