David Ortiz has played for the Boston Red Sox since 2003. Previously, Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins (1997-2002). Nicknamed "Big Papi", Ortiz has played in four All-Star Games and holds the Red Sox single-season record for home runs with 54, set during the 2006 season. Ortiz, known for his clutch home runs, was also a key member of the 2004 and 2007 World Championship teams. His batting averages in the two World Series won by the Sox were .308 and .333, respectively.
This is a David Ortiz game-used professional model baseball bat manufactured by Rawlings in the early part of 2008. Ortiz' name appears on the barrel label of this bat in block letters. The Model Number 456B is stamped into barrel of this bat, as are the batch number (017) and the year code (08). The bat has a natural, or regular, finish on the handle, and a black finish on the barrel. It measures 34.5 inches in length and currently weighs approximately 32 ounces.
This bat shows a moderate-to-heavy amount of game use. Pine tar remnants are evidenced on the handle, as well as rack marks and a cleat mark. There are hit marks and ball marks on the barrel, most appearing above the label. Slight grain separation is also evidenced. The knob of this bat has Ortiz' uniform number 34 written in black marker, and the weight of this bat , 31.5, written in pencil along with Ortiz' name. David Ortiz has signed this bat on the sweet spot, adding his uniform number 34. This bat is uncracked and has an outstanding display quality. This is an opportunity to obtain a great bat from an important member of the 2004 and 2007 Red Sox World Championship teams.
This bat is sourced from Red Sox-Steiner Collectibles (Letter of Authenticity included) and bears Steiner hologram # 32015. View Lot Detail page
This is a David Ortiz game-used professional model baseball bat manufactured by Rawlings in the early part of 2008. Ortiz' name appears on the barrel label of this bat in block letters. The Model Number 456B is stamped into barrel of this bat, as are the batch number (017) and the year code (08). The bat has a natural, or regular, finish on the handle, and a black finish on the barrel. It measures 34.5 inches in length and currently weighs approximately 32 ounces.
This bat shows a moderate-to-heavy amount of game use. Pine tar remnants are evidenced on the handle, as well as rack marks and a cleat mark. There are hit marks and ball marks on the barrel, most appearing above the label. Slight grain separation is also evidenced. The knob of this bat has Ortiz' uniform number 34 written in black marker, and the weight of this bat , 31.5, written in pencil along with Ortiz' name. David Ortiz has signed this bat on the sweet spot, adding his uniform number 34. This bat is uncracked and has an outstanding display quality. This is an opportunity to obtain a great bat from an important member of the 2004 and 2007 Red Sox World Championship teams.
This bat is sourced from Red Sox-Steiner Collectibles (Letter of Authenticity included) and bears Steiner hologram # 32015. View Lot Detail page