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  1. #1
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    Rawlings bat help. Newbie question

    Hello,
    I have used the search function and learned a couple of things but I still have a question. I recently purchased a Jose Lopez Rawlings bat. It is blond in color with a blue stripe.
    The knob has the following:

    Lopez-written in pen
    M433B
    454 05

    The barrel says "Big Stick"
    "Jose Lopez" in block letters
    Professional Model

    Is this a minor league bat? He was called up in 2005 and I have found a picture(Getty) of him holding a similar bat in July of 2005.

    Maybe he carried up to the "Big Leagues"?

    If it is a Major League bat, should it say something different than "Professional Model"? Maybe "Pro" or "Mariners"

    Thank you in advance.
    Paul

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    Re: Rawlings bat help. Newbie question

    You're correct, Paul. It's a minor league bat made in 2005. MLB bats made in 2003 and later have -PRO- under the player's name. If he was called up in 2005, it well could be a minor league bat he brought up with him.

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    Re: Rawlings bat help. Newbie question

    Thanks for your help, Jeff.
    Paul

 

 

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