Recent Ortiz Bat Pickup

[Rob L]

Hi All,

Just picked this 2006 Ortiz bat a couple of weeks ago. It has an LOA signed by John Taube on 15 May 2006, indicating that this bat was likely used sometime between March (WBC) and April 2006. I thought I might have a possible photomatch from late April 2006 but it is too hard to tell. Anyone think they can find this one?

Take care,

Rob L

[gameused]

Rob,

Post some pics of the entire length of the bat, handle area and top of the bat and I'll see if i can come up with anything.

Bobby

[Rob L]

Bobby,

Here are more photos of the handle and top.

Thanks,

Rob L

[Rob L]

Last couple of photos. Let me know if you need more.

Rob L

[Rob L]

Bobby,

Can you find any additional pictures, beyond Getty, from the game on May 1st, 2006. There is a ball mark and an area that is illuminated by the Rawlins label that is in the same place as the some of the pinetar but I can't make it out for sure. What do you think?

Rob L

[gameused]

Rob,

I have one David Ortiz photo saved on my computer from a HR hit on 5-1-06 vs Yankees. I also posted one from a Dominican vs Italy WBC game on 3-9-06 that shows the bat knob that looks similar to your 34 written on your bat. I cant tell for sure if its the same as your bat, looks like the same style of writing as yours.

Bobby

[Rob L]

Bobby,

You think these are even close or am I high.

[David]

Photo match. They share the same red circles.

[Vintagedeputy]

Photo match. They share the same red circles.

I think that the red circles in the game photo are not the same distance apart as the red circles in your bat photo. Could just be a "red circle" style match.

Seriously, nice bat, even though I'm anti-Sox

Jim

[David]

Putting aside my attempt at levity, I agree that the marks you circle are very similar.