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I was trying to pick mine and it's tuff! I got a lot of Reds bats I love: 1976 Bicentennial bats of Concepcion, Driessen, and Bench. 1970s Adirondack bats of Morgan, Perez, and Rose. A mid 80s Rose Mizuno black bat. I love my 2004 Jeff Kent Astros game 5 NLCS walk off HR bat too. But, I think if I could only keep one, it would be my Pete Rose 1975 R195 gamer that was graded a perfect PSA 10. It only could be from 1975 because it was first made and ordered by Rose in that season and it's a 73-75 model bat. Of course the Reds won the WS in 1975- in the greatest WS ever- and Rose was the MVP of that WS. What's your favorite and why and show us a picture.
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Obviously a pretty loaded question and my answer probably changes all the time. Just earlier today I posted my newest pick-up from last night that I called a potential favorite right in the title of the thread!
But I think I most often go back to this 2001 Rawlings bat made on 4/04/01 and used by Manny during his first week or two with the Red Sox. I love the fact that this marks the start of his time in Boston, his transition of sorts from an innocent hitting machine in Cleveland to what became the aloof clown that Manny can oftentimes be today. He doesn't quite look the part of a Red Sox player, the WS rings are still years ahead, and this bat is one that he never went back to after his initial arrival in town. Manny's first time away from his "comfort" zone and no one is prepared for what's to come.
Bat is uncracked with nice use with double '24' markings and signed by Manny as "game used."
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I was gonna list my first Pink of Ryan Garko, but I had to go with this one instead. Its a bat he used in the XM Futures Game and then signed following.
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Great question... I picked up a Matt Wieters rookie Home Run bat, and I have a 2009 Pujols Home run bat... but I would have to say ...
my 2002 Pujols bat used by Tino Martinez (HR)... it was my first photomatch and the use is awesome
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My newest addition, a Marlins ERA Josh Beckett Uncracked Diablo.
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Mine would have to be my new Mariano Rivera (Steiner). Thanks to fellow forum member Chris.
Always looking for game used/game issued pitchers bats!
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1973-75 Harmon Killebrew Hillerich & Bradsby
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My favorite bat in my collection would this Llyod Waner bat. This is a rare bat there is less then 6 know to exist. This bat is un-cracked and shows great game use.
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Mine would have to be my new Mariano Rivera (Steiner). Thanks to fellow forum member Chris.
Always looking for game used/game issued pitchers bats!
I love a Mariano bat. Interesting he would inscribe Game Used since he didn't use it in a game. This if anything would be a BP bat of his. He didn't have any AB's in 2005 reg season or post season. Or may have been used by another player but that would be ineteresting that he would inscribe game used if another player used it.
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Had a tough time tracking this down, but it's my favorite. LS records show only two were made. Kind of wish I had kept the jersey.
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My favorite bat is a Cal Ripken Sr. "Block" letter bat with H&B markings from the late 1950's with gorgeous patina and a Hornsby style knob (early in his minor league career); Ripken Sr. signature model on top, but my fav is the Block letter Sr. bat on bottom
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Mine has to be this Mattingly I picked up way back in the mid 90s for what I thought was a lot of money. Who knew?
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http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8...D550/ry%3D400/
On 9/27/07, the Diamondbacks were in Pittsburgh. leading their division, but slumping. Micah Owings took the mound and not only shut out the Pirates 8-0, he went 4 for 5 at the plate, including three doubles. On the second double, he broke his bat in half, and this is the bat. The DBacks went on to win the division, and swept the Cubs in the first round of the playoffs. The game was a crucial turning point in the team's season, and was recently voted one of the fifty top events in the team's history. I really treasure this one.
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Here are some pics of the Beckett bat:
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I have to go with my 86-89 Robin Yount. Great use, faded # on knob. Just perfect. I also have a 90 Brett that ranks right with the Yount, but for some reason I can't find the pics.
Scott
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Here is my favorite. A 1972 Pete Rose home jersey. The first baseball game I attended at Riverfront was in 1972. This also appears to be the same jersey that Rose was wearing in the last game of the 1972 NLCS where the Reds made a comeback win against the Pirates. Tough to tell if it is a photo match against the depicted card from the 1973 Topps set.
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Next time I'll read the entire title. Guess I don't know the difference between a bat and a jersey.
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Great question... I picked up a Matt Wieters rookie Home Run bat, and I have a 2009 Pujols Home run bat... but I would have to say ...
my 2002 Pujols bat used by Tino Martinez (HR)... it was my first photomatch and the use is awesome
bert, the bat in the photo is cupped. your barrel doesn't appear cupped. is it?
rudy.
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bert, the bat in the photo is cupped. your barrel doesn't appear cupped. is it?
rudy.
Good eye for the obvious. I spent 5 minutes looking at the barrel stampings, and I don't think the "Genuine" lines up perfectly with Albert's name.
If it is two different bats, I'm absolutely amazed at the ballmark placement!
Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com
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Barry Bonds 2000 Sam Bat.
Got it from him directly before August 25, 2000 game.
Still trying to photomatch it desperately.
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couple for me. 1958 clemente U1. 83 or 84 molitor H176.
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Definitely my favorite. Chief Meyers bat 35" and 48+oz. You can still see the ball marks close to 100 years later.
Sweet Rose jersey by the way.
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OK GAME USED BAT COLLECTORS - SINCE THE YANKEES ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS AND IT'S EXCITING TIMES FOR YANKEE COLLECTORS, COULDN'T PICK A BAT SO HERE IS 1 OF MY 2 FAVORITES.
1958 AUTOGRAPHED MICKEY MANTLE ALL STAR GAME USED BAT- WHAT MAKES THIS BAT SIMPLY AWESOME IS THERE IS TRULY VINTAGE GAME USE ALL OVER THE BARRELL AND IT HAS THE LARGEST SIGNATURE OF MICKEY I HAVE EVER SEEN WITH A INSCRIPTION...WHAT MAKES THE STORY EVEN BETTER WAS I SOLD THIS BAT WHILE I WAS COLLEGE KID IN 1985 FOR THE THE SUM OF 15,000 BECAUSE AT THE TIME I JUST COULDNT AFFORD IT....22 YEARS LATER I PURCHASED IT BACK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER.....
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OK GAME USED BAT COLLECTORS SINCE THE YANKEES ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS AND ITS EXCITING TIMES FOR YANKEE COLLECTORS, COULDNT PICK A BAT SO HERE IS ONE OF MY 2 FAVORITES
1976 BICENTENNIAL THURMAN MUNSON GAME USED BAT- THIS IS NOT NO ORDINARY MUNSON BAT AS IF YOU ASK PEOPLE ON THE EAST COAST I HAVE BEEN COLLECTING THURMAN MUNSON ITEMS SINCE 1980. INCREDIBLE VINTAGE USE MODEL # S44 AND PROVENANCE WHICH WOULD MAKE ANY YANKEE FAN PROUD....THURMAN GAVE IT TO CATFISH HUNTER TO DISPLAY IN HIS NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE HENCE THE LETTER FROM CATFISH HUNTER....ENJOY YANKEE FANS AS WE PLAY THE BOSOX THIS WEEKEND.......THEGOODZ15@EBAY
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Ok Game Used Bat Collectors Since The Yankees Are In The Playoffs And Its Exciting Times For Yankee Collectors, Couldnt Pick A Bat So Here Is 1 Of My 2 Favorites
1958 Autographed Mickey Mantle All Star Game Used Bat- What Makes This Bat Simply Awesome Is There Is Truly Vintage Game Use All Over The Barrell And It Has The Largest Signature Of Mickey I Have Ever Seen With A Inscription...what Makes The Story Even Better Was I Sold This Bat While I Was College Kid In 1985 For The The Sum Of 15,000 Because At The Time I Just Couldnt Afford It....22 Years Later I Purchased It Back From The Original Owner.....
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That Tino/Pujols bat isnt even close. Just a bunch of random red circles.
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The Goodz-simply awesome bats.
I want that Rose jersey. Maybe I'll start a favorite jersey post too, so you can put it on there for all to see.
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Scott - thegoodz15. Nice Mantle bat. I'm jealous.
Double P.
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Pablo
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Still have to go with my Ken Griffey JR uncracked bat. Need to get some better pictures of it one of these days!
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That Tino/Pujols bat isnt even close. Just a bunch of random red circles.
I can clearly see a photomatch.
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Flota
I sure dont see anything that is 100% spot on. To call it a photomatch it has to be definitive, and that is not.
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What about the cupping. I forget who brought that up, but the acutal bat the player used clearly is a cupped bat, but the photo that the member provided of his bat appears to not be cupped. Can the owner of the bat shed light on this? I mean it simply could just be how he took the photo.
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Albert Pujols signed and dated game used rookie bat, from the November 2001 ARF auction. La Russa signed COA. Bat was one of 15 delivered to Albert between August 22 and September 5, 2001. My winning bid was $1110.
Rick
rickjlucas@gmail.com
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That Tino/Pujols bat isnt even close. Just a bunch of random red circles.
Ya hate to rain on anyone's parade, but I have to agree with Rboitano, here.
The circles, which presumably are supposed to show the same marks on the two photos, more often than not show marks that are clearly different - marks that go one direction in one photo, and a completely different direction in the other, or are not even close to being similarly configured. Some of the circled marks are not even in the same place.
Who called this a photo match?
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What about the cupping. I forget who brought that up, but the acutal bat the player used clearly is a cupped bat, but the photo that the member provided of his bat appears to not be cupped. Can the owner of the bat shed light on this? I mean it simply could just be how he took the photo.
My bat is cupped... just tough to take a pic at the same angle
Rboitano... might want to check your glasses... how do you not see the marks in the same places, and the same size and shape?
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Scotty...
The Baltimore All star mantle... SIIIICKK
WOW
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The marks dont line up perfectly, they look different. And the tar on the handle above his batting gloves, it doesnt match up.
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Bert,
I believe its a photomatch now, I mean I was 99% sure before you clarified the cupping. Just hard to tell based on the angle of the photo. Thanks for confirming it.
Awesome bat.
Aaron
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Definetly a match Bert, no doubt about it!
To the guys who can't see it......what are the odds that Tino Martinez would have two Albert Pujols C243 model bats with similar rack marks? I'm sure when Bert has the bat in his hands and holds the bat up in the exact angle of the game photos it looks ten times better than the photo match pics.
Congrat's Bert on your favorite GU bat.
Bobby