Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

[mook03005]

Guys I need some help from some of the Bat experts on here. If you get a chance I would like to get some opinions on this Soriano Bat that Ive won on an auction on ebay. It matches up to the style and model AS12 as most of his other bats of this timeframe, and Ive bought from Celebzdirect22, and feel pretty optimistic of most of his lots. Thanks in advance for the help..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331065335785?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

[bat_master]

Re: Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

No handle tape or evidence of there having been handle tape that was removed.

[yankees506]

Re: Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

Bat is no good

[mook03005]

Re: Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

is it possible to say that this was a team index bat made into a gamer?

[bat_master]

Re: Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

This appears to be a legit pro bat probably ordered by Soriano. Would be easier to know for sure if the factory markings on the barrel end were visible.

This bat does not have Soriano's correct use characteristics. (Criss-cross handle tape, pine tar near the center label, staining of the tape and lower handle with use.)

From what I can see from the auction photos I don't believe it would even be possible to determine what player actually used the bat.

[Enyouartist]

Re: Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

and Ive bought from Celebzdirect22

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331065335785...84.m1439.l2649

Man, celebzdirect22 keeps coming up here on questionable items.

[allstarsplus]

Re: Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

No handle tape or evidence of there having been handle tape that was removed.

Bingo. That's a legit bat that I would guess was used by someone else. Doesn't even have his signature pine tar pattern.

[allstarsplus]

Re: Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

is it possible to say that this was a team index bat made into a gamer?

No, thats a real game issued Soriano. Nice bat just EXTREMELY doubtful it was used by Fons. I have an extensive collection of his bats through the years. His consistency on tape and pine tar is amazing.

[mook03005]

Re: Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

thank you Andrew and all others for the input...too bad maybe Ill just search Getty for some images of players on the Rangers who may have used it

[bat_master]

Re: Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

It's a shame that they don't take returns. There's absolutely no reason you should be stuck with a bad bat and it certainly shouldn't be up to you to find out who may have used it.

[mook03005]

Re: Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

good point Tim, Probably should've have done my homework on this one, definitely not a GU bat guy, (I can count on one hand how many ive got).

[Enyouartist]

Re: Alfonso Soriano Rangers Sam Bat 2005

You should return it. Ebay allows returns, regardless of seller's policy. You thought you were buying a legit game-used Soriano bat, and clearly it's not, so I think it's fair to ask for a refund.