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In 1965 and 1966, with an earned run average under 3.00, Claude Osteen was considered a top starter and a workhorse. In those two years, Osteen and the Los Angeles Dodgers reached two straight World Series. In the 1965 World Series, the Dodgers would beat the Minnesota Twins to become World Champions in 7 games, and Osteen pitched brilliantly. He had a 0.64 ERA in the Series with a 1-1 record including a shutout, which came after teammates Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax lost their respective games, the first two games of the Series. In the 1966 World Series, the Dodgers would lose to the Baltimore Orioles in 4 games. Osteen pitched a three-hitter in Game Three, only to lose 1-0, his efforts outdone by Wally Bunker's six-hit pitching. Osteen's final postseason statistics include a 0.86 ERA with 7 strikeouts in 21 innings pitched. Over the course of his career, Osteen pitched for the Cincinnati Reds, Washington Senators, Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago White Sox. He was a three-time All Star and finished his career with 196 wins, including 140 complete games and 40 shutouts.
This bat was manufactured by the Hillerich & Bradsby Company. It has Claude Osteen's last name stamped on the barrel in block letters as he did not have an endorsement contract with the company at the time of manufacture. This bat has what is commonly referred to as 1985-69 era labeling. The Model Number K55 is stamped into the knob of this bat. The bat has a natural, or regular, finish. It measures 35 inches in length and currently weighs approximately 32 ounces. The number 23 is evident on both the knob and the barrel end of this bat, written in vintage marker. Osteen wore uniform number 23 beginning in 1964 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This bat is uncracked and exhibits traces of pine tar residue, knob wear, and hit marks above the barrel.
This is an opportunity to obtain a bat used by former Major League pitcher Claude Osteen from his early playing days with the Los Angeles Dodgers during a period when he won 81 games and won a World Championship. As with most pitchers' bats of the era, this is one tough bat to find. View Lot Detail page
This bat was manufactured by the Hillerich & Bradsby Company. It has Claude Osteen's last name stamped on the barrel in block letters as he did not have an endorsement contract with the company at the time of manufacture. This bat has what is commonly referred to as 1985-69 era labeling. The Model Number K55 is stamped into the knob of this bat. The bat has a natural, or regular, finish. It measures 35 inches in length and currently weighs approximately 32 ounces. The number 23 is evident on both the knob and the barrel end of this bat, written in vintage marker. Osteen wore uniform number 23 beginning in 1964 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This bat is uncracked and exhibits traces of pine tar residue, knob wear, and hit marks above the barrel.
This is an opportunity to obtain a bat used by former Major League pitcher Claude Osteen from his early playing days with the Los Angeles Dodgers during a period when he won 81 games and won a World Championship. As with most pitchers' bats of the era, this is one tough bat to find. View Lot Detail page