Did I buy a solid Piazza bat?

[matt]

I did not do as much research as I usually do on this one, but the bat
looked solid to me. Any Piazza experts want to chime in? Sorry for the large pics...


Mike Piazza Game Used and Signed Bat.From being drafted in the 62nd
round of the draft, Piazza quickly rose to become a feared power hitter.
The Mizuno professional bat offered exhibits extensive ball marks on the
barrel and bat rack marks from time used in the big leagues. Additionally
Piazza added his autograph to the barrel of the bat in black sharpie.
Piazza's uniform number(31) is written on the end of the knob in black
marker. LOA from PSA/DNA.

[Jags Fan Dan]

At first glance, it looks good to me.

[Jags Fan Dan]

More pics:

[Jags Fan Dan]

Sorry about the small pic on the last post:

[metsbats]

Matt,

Is MP stamped on the knob and is the bat 34.5 inches? If so it's definitely a game bat. The pine tar application is in the typical location consistent with Piazza gamers. The bat looks like a mid 90's Dodgers era bat from the "World Win" stamping on the barrel.

Piazza does not sign gamers and charges $600 to sign bats.

Nice pickup!

David

[matt]

Dan - Thanks for the good photo style matches!

Mets - Heres the knob with the proper "MP" on it. Weirdly, the listing did not state length, so that worries be a bit, but the markings and sig look solid to me. I will measure it when it arrives...

Anyone else have any thoughts I should look at before paying?

Anyone know what part of Piazza's career this is from? The "World Win"
Mizuno model should be a clue.

Matt

[metsbats]

Matt,

Definitely got a winner there. The "mizuno" written on the knob leads me to believe it's a Dodgers bat. I've seen brands written on the knobs of Dodger player bats.

If you don't pay for it let me know and I'll take it. That's how good I think it is

Enjoy
-David

[TNTtoys]

Absolutely a Dodgers era bat. Signature on the bat is an early signature. Brand model written on the knob. Finally, was one of a few Dodgers era Piazza bats to hit the same auction. The others were even earlier.

I did extensive research on this one and was the high bidder for the whole night until 1 minute to go...

[Carlevv]

Well, it started out as a Dodger bat but could have ended up a A's bat. The reason i say that is the Dodger equipement manager Mitch always writes the brand name on the knob. That being said it could have been used as an Athletic as well. Maybe im nitpicking here but it is for sure a Piazza gamer. Nice bat.

[metsbats]

Well, it started out as a Dodger bat but could have ended up a A's bat. The reason i say that is the Dodger equipement manager Mitch always writes the brand name on the knob. That being said it could have been used as an Athletic as well. Maybe im nitpicking here but it is for sure a Piazza gamer. Nice bat.

Hi Carlevv,

THe "World Win" on the labeling dates this bat to the early to late 90's therefore it's a Dodgers bat. An A's era Mizuno would have "Mizuno Pro" instead of "World Win" above Piazza's name. (see the photos posted on this thread.

David