Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star Game Used Bat Help

[sctizzle]

Re: Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star Game Used Bat Help

Since the hologram was on the knob, could the bats Hamilton brought with him just have been authenticated as the bats he brought to the ASG? Another member had a Smoak bat that had it on the knob and was used again after it was holod. I would assume the bat was just holod at the ASG and then he brought back the rest of the bats to Texas that he didn't use in the game. I'd look at video/pix of the next few games after the ASG to see if you can match it to there or see if you can see a hologram on the knob.

I think it's odd that he'd use a bat already holod but it's been done on other bats, helmets and jerseys. I'm assuming the holo was placed on the knob so it could still be used and not smudge the number if a ball hit the hologram in the usual spot where they get the hologram.

I could be way wrong on this assumption but if it's not matching to the game it's worth looking at the games after the ASG.

Scott

[rangersfan1214]

Re: Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star Game Used Bat Help

I guarantee you this is not a prank. I can send anyone who want me to more photos of the bat and the hologram number. I actually have a camera but like I said it's not available. I'm lending it to a family member and will get it back more than likely tomorrow.

[joelsabi]

Re: Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star Game Used Bat Help

Does anyone have an 09 all star baseball that could comment on the ink on the bal? I ask this because I am wondering if the ink was a darker color for the balls used.

photo of 2009 AS baseball with red and blue stitches.

[joelsabi]

Re: Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star Game Used Bat Help

All I know is, he came and purchased the bat a few days ago and punched the number in himself that night when he got home and told me about what it said. If it came up like that when I checked it 3 weeks ago, I would have grabbed the bat myself.

Maybe the first inning bat is still at the store. There were three bats authenticated that day.

I am curious also how the bat went from the AS game in St Louis to the stadium in Arlington.

[STLHAMMER32]

Re: Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star Game Used Bat Help

The holo on the bat is the one he stated. Hes not pranking anyone....

I didnt really examine the bat much, just took enough photos for a handful of people that were looking for Hamilton bats. Most people said they werent interested and rangersfan said he was, so I told him to come to the store and purchase it if he wanted it. He did and thats that.

The bat didnt have a ton of use as much as a Hamilton bat should. I really dont remember a crack though, a hairline perhaps, but like I said, I didnt examine it much.

The MLB sticker is on the knob where his number should be. Though I thought that was odd, his jersey number isnt on the bat either, unless its super small underneath the sticker. From all of his bats Ive seen, all have his number on it.

When I took the photos about 3 weeks ago, I put the MLB # in my phone and when I got back to my desk, I checked the number out. When I did, it said the number was not found. Could I have punched in the wrong number? Maybe. Could MLB not have updated the number yet? Maybe.

All I know is, he came and purchased the bat a few days ago and punched the number in himself that night when he got home and told me about what it said. If it came up like that when I checked it 3 weeks ago, I would have grabbed the bat myself.

Glad we cleared that up....I was going to ask you if you checked the holograms before you emailed him about it.

With the # not on the knob, it isn't uncommon for him to do that. I'd say a little more than half of the time he puts his number on the knob but I have seen and own many that do not. This bat matches up very nicely with Hamilton's characteristics including where the ink transfers appear.

Does anyone have an 09 all star baseball that could comment on the ink on the bal? I ask this because I am wondering if the ink was a darker color for the balls used.

[suave1477]

Re: Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star Game Used Bat Help

Not the greatest photo but hope it helps

[mbrieve]

Re: Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star Game Used Bat Help

Based on the photos and screencaps provided, it looks like this bat was probably authenticated during the AS festvities, but probably not used in the game. Certainly this could change if better photos were provided, but at this time, that would be my assessment.

[ndevlin]

Re: Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star Game Used Bat Help

The holo on the bat is the one he stated. Hes not pranking anyone....

I didnt really examine the bat much, just took enough photos for a handful of people that were looking for Hamilton bats. Most people said they werent interested and rangersfan said he was, so I told him to come to the store and purchase it if he wanted it. He did and thats that.

The bat didnt have a ton of use as much as a Hamilton bat should. I really dont remember a crack though, a hairline perhaps, but like I said, I didnt examine it much.

The MLB sticker is on the knob where his number should be. Though I thought that was odd, his jersey number isnt on the bat either, unless its super small underneath the sticker. From all of his bats Ive seen, all have his number on it.

When I took the photos about 3 weeks ago, I put the MLB # in my phone and when I got back to my desk, I checked the number out. When I did, it said the number was not found. Could I have punched in the wrong number? Maybe. Could MLB not have updated the number yet? Maybe.

All I know is, he came and purchased the bat a few days ago and punched the number in himself that night when he got home and told me about what it said. If it came up like that when I checked it 3 weeks ago, I would have grabbed the bat myself.

[tigerdale]

Re: Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star Game Used Bat Help

I think you'd be surprised how often hologram numbers are not checked, by teams or collectors. I think in this busy world, with employees not being collectors too, just know they have this game used bat or jersey...not realizing what 'extra' they might have. I've seen many items found that the team didn't realize what they were selling...

[legaleagle92481]

Re: Josh Hamilton bat pine tar placement question?

Legal, I had several conversations with him when he was looking for a Hamilton gamer....I really thought that he was just pulling a prank as well but I think the situation is that he is very young and new to the hobby as well. There is one member that is on the forum that I know has to get some sort of thrill messing with people but I don't think this is the case here....I could be wrong but I think he is sincere. I think Nate is the one who picked up the bat so maybe he can let us know for sure....

Well I am also skeptical because why would the Rangers make an error like that? Teams especially the Rangers get every last nickel from this stuff. They sell Michael Young jerseys on MLB Auctions for a grand a piece. So I am dubious that they would sell it as a regular gamer at regular gamer prices. They put that on MLB Auctions they would have gotten a few grand for it. And I have never heard of MLB auctions making that big of an error, I mean based on the pics he has been sending around it appears that the bat does not match the ones he used in the game. Unless Nate remembers the hologram number all he can do is verify he picked up a Hamilton bat for him. I am not doubting he has a Hamilton bat just that he has the bat he claims. He could have gotten the hologram number somewhere and rather than as a prank just a new guy looking for the admiration and attention of more veteran members by making this awesome find.

[STLHAMMER32]

Re: Josh Hamilton bat pine tar placement question?

I find this statement increadible in this day and age. 99.9% of phones they make today have one, digital cameras are dirt cheap. If you are spending 500 plus on gu items how can you not have something as basic and cheap as a camera? I agree with Hawaii Sports Nut I think we are being had here.

Legal, I had several conversations with him when he was looking for a Hamilton gamer....I really thought that he was just pulling a prank as well but I think the situation is that he is very young and new to the hobby as well. There is one member that is on the forum that I know has to get some sort of thrill messing with people but I don't think this is the case here....I could be wrong but I think he is sincere. I think Nate is the one who picked up the bat so maybe he can let us know for sure....

[legaleagle92481]

Re: Josh Hamilton bat pine tar placement question?

Actually don't have a camera available right now. I figured people wouldn't want to keep having to look at that post to see stuff. Sorry

I find this statement increadible in this day and age. 99.9% of phones they make today have one, digital cameras are dirt cheap. If you are spending 500 plus on gu items how can you not have something as basic and cheap as a camera? I agree with Hawaii Sports Nut I think we are being had here.

[joelsabi]

Re: Josh Hamilton bat pine tar placement question?

I'm just saying that it looks pretty close and the MLB authentication says it was useD during the all star game so you would figure that's it

Just an observation. There were three Josh Hamilton bats that were authenticated on that day. The odd part of this date session is that there were no All Star Lineup Cards or bases that were authenticated. I am thinking there is another session somewhere in the MLB database for the All Star Game (baseballs, lineup cards, bases, cracked bat etc.). Maybe someone has an item from the 2009 All Star game with a MLB hologram.

Before this bat was authenticated, there were BP jerseys and locker nametags that were authenticated. Then there are 4 bats including a Joe Mauer (he rarely breaks a bat) and 3 Josh Hamilton bats. I do not think there is specifics but a general comment "used during the all star game" because I think these bat were uncracked and were probably gathered after the game and authenticated at that time. Maybe Hamilton and Mauer had team arrangements for their items to be collected in the lockerroom after the game. This session has a feeling of an inventory session after the all star game.

Your bat may well have been used in the actual game but with only one photo of the bat to work with, that is a tough order to prove. Try to take some more photos of your bat from different angles and let someone help you post them here so that members here can further assist you.

[HawaiiSportsNut]

Re: Josh Hamilton 2009 All Star Game Used Bat Help

rangersfan... You must have a camera on your phone, and if you don't take the bat to a friend to have a few pics taken of it. Right now it seems like you are just trying to tell a tall tale. My apologies if I am wrong.

Like a the old saying that goes "One Picture Is Worth Ten Thousand Words".

[rangersfan1214]

Re: Josh Hamilton bat pine tar placement question?

I'm just saying that it looks pretty close and the MLB authentication says it was useD during the all star game so you would figure that's it