Pujols Game Issued Bat - ASI

[bigtruck260]

Just saw this one on eBay. In an earlier thread, there was a discussion about replica bats that looked much like issued bats - they had no model number though...and I thought they had a number on the knob (07, etc.) symbolizing the year manufactured. This bat has no model number - before I bid, I want to make sure that this is a true issued bat.

In my experience, asking a seller about an item like this is touchy...like you are accusing them of being shady. The other thing is the numbers written on the bottom and in the cup. I have a bunch of Cardinal bats, and none have a number written in blue sharpie....

The signature is 100% authentic, no doubts there.

Check it out when you have a minute. Thanks, Dave

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALBERT-PUJOLS-SI...QQcmdZViewItem

[05whitesox]

Looks To Me The Bat Is Actually Game Used Due To The Fact Is Has The Mlb Player Symbol On The Bat With Tpx Which Ive Never Seen On A Replica Bat So I Would Say That It Is 100% Authentic

[05whitesox]

Looks To Me The Bat Is Actually Game Used Due To The Fact Is Has The Mlb Player Symbol On The Bat With Tpx Which Ive Never Seen On A Replica Bat So I Would Say That It Is 100% Authentic

IF YOU CHECK OUT GETTY IMAGES AND LOOK UP AARON ROWAND YOU WILL SEE HE TOO HAS HIS NUBER IN HIS BAT CUP ALSO

[kingjammy24]

dave,

here are some excellent articles about pujols bats:

http://webpages.charter.net/birdbats...rs%20guide.htm

http://webpages.charter.net/birdbats...els/pujols.htm

http://webpages.charter.net/birdbats...0Bat%20Use.htm

rudy.

[BMH]

All our game issued bats have the players model number on the barrel...period.

Second, It's an Ash bat, he hasn't ordered Ash from us in a very long time.

Third, it looks like a C271 from what I can see, he's never used one.

[BMH]

Don't quote me on that last one, the barrel doesn't look like it flares out enough to be an I13L.

[kingjammy24]

Looks To Me The Bat Is Actually Game Used Due To The Fact Is Has The Mlb Player Symbol On The Bat With Tpx Which Ive Never Seen On A Replica Bat So I Would Say That It Is 100% Authentic

tons of retail LVS bats have the mlb logo with the tpx symbol. ta da:

http://www.louisvilleslugger.com/bas...gamep72dj.html

http://www.louisvilleslugger.com/bas...mepc271kg.html

for anyone seriously interested in collecting game-used bats, i think purchasing vince malta's newest book is imperative:

https://www.gameuseduniverse.com/store/

you probably couldn't find a better way to spend $39.95. i believe it's also available on ebay. after reading the book, you'll find there's a lot more to game-used bats than an mlb or tpx logo.

rudy.

[Birdbats]

This bat was made to be autographed, not used. Looks like a previous owner wasn't satisfied with a nicely signed Pujols bat -- they tried to make it look used. The "5" on each end was not written by Pujols or the Cardinals clubhouse staff; not even close to what you'd expect to see (the blue also isn't correct). What a waste -- I bet this was a great bat when it was mint and signed.

[bigtruck260]

My thoughts too. Is that the ASI that is listed in many collection publications? It's the main reason I asked about the bat in the first place...if it is, then they are risking cred. by listing such a bat - and provenance that does not exist. I knew Jeff would chime in about the blue sharpie...it just does not happen like that in STL. Numbers are almost always in black - or silver on black...and on a few occasions, I have seen gold on dark brown bats in the late 90's.

A replica bat such as this one is - signed by Albert might fetch a few hundred bucks. Now, I wouldn't want it in my collection.

Thanks for the help guys!

Dave

[jshortt]

I just wanted to say thanks to you guys for your help on my Pujols game used X Bat issue I had last month. Even though nobody could say anything for sure, I pulled the trigger, and it passed PSA/DNA. Now, hopefully, I can get Albert to sign it.

I'm thinking about making the trip from Cincinnati to StL for the Winter Warm-up. Does anybody know if Albert will sign bats if you manage to get a ticket for his line?

Thanks,
Josh