Hanley Ramirez Photomatch? Opinions please.

[bscott]

Hello all,

I recently picked up this Dan Uggla bat and I am trying to determine if it is the same bat that Hanley Ramirez is using in this getty images photo from July 2, 2006.

Because the bat now has Uggla's #6 crossed out in red marker, and Hanley's #2 written next to it, and that the bat seems to have been used more than the one Hanley is swinging in the photo, I am looking to match the "fingerprint" of the wood grain.

The resolution on my computer screen makes it difficult to see if the wood grain matches up. Looking closely at the barrel of the bat, I believe it is the same bat. Also, the underlined #6 in black marker seems to match up.

I can only find this one photo from July 2, 2006 (Marlins vs. Red Sox). What is interesting about that day is Hanley hit a home run off of Jon Lester that same day. Maybe even with this bat?


All opinions are welcome and thank you in advance!


Thanks,
Brandon