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Andre Ethier hit a double and drew a walk in his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 2, 2006, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and hit his first home run the next night against the San Diego Padres On May 19, 2006, Ethier had a breakout game, going 5 for 5 with four runs scored as he raised his batting average from .222 to .317. He remained hot throughout the summer and was named National League Player of the Week for the week ending July 9, 2006. Ethier batted very well for much of the season with his average peaking at .354 before a late slump dropped it to .308 at season's end. An early front-runner for the National League Rookie of the Year Award, he finished fifth in voting. Ethier entered the 2007 Season expecting to split time with Matt Kemp, and Luis Gonzalez in the outfield. But Ethier got a lot of playing time early due to an injury to Kemp. Ethier enjoyed a solid sophomore campaign, batting .284, with 13 home runs, and 64 RBIs. Ethier beat out Juan Pierre to become the Dodgers starting left fielder for the start of the 2008 season. When the Dodgers acquired future Hall-of-Fame outfielder Manny Ramirez, he moved to his more natural position of right field,
This uncracked two-toned (cherry / black) lacquered bat was manufactured by Easton and exhibits professional labeling seen through 2008. Measuring 33.5 inches in length and weighing approximately 32 ounces, this bat shows evidence of moderate game use including ball marks and hit marks (most below the label), and rack marks (scratches.) Mota Stick application on the handle begins approximately 7 inches from the knob and extends approximately 5 inches toward the barrel. The bat is a Maple 318 Pro Select and has Ethier's name on the barrel label.
Andre Ethier has signed this bat on the sweet spot in gold marker, adding his uniform number 16 below his name and the inscription "Think Blue!" The signature measures a full 4 inches and has some minor break-up. View Lot Detail page
This uncracked two-toned (cherry / black) lacquered bat was manufactured by Easton and exhibits professional labeling seen through 2008. Measuring 33.5 inches in length and weighing approximately 32 ounces, this bat shows evidence of moderate game use including ball marks and hit marks (most below the label), and rack marks (scratches.) Mota Stick application on the handle begins approximately 7 inches from the knob and extends approximately 5 inches toward the barrel. The bat is a Maple 318 Pro Select and has Ethier's name on the barrel label.
Andre Ethier has signed this bat on the sweet spot in gold marker, adding his uniform number 16 below his name and the inscription "Think Blue!" The signature measures a full 4 inches and has some minor break-up. View Lot Detail page