The Kansas City Royals game used thread

[MichaelofSF]

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Jermaine Dye 1999 game used bat
From looking at pictures, for most of Dye's Royals tenure he used Rawlings bats for game use. Early on he used Louisville Slugger in games some, then later he can be seen using LVS for BP as well. This Dye bat has ball marks concentrated on the left of the barrel. I am no Dye bat expert as this is my first Jermaine Dye game used bat. Dye started his Royals career in 1997 after being traded from Atlanta and played in KC until he was traded during the 2001 season. In 2000 he made the All Star team and won a Gold Glove. On the knob and top of barrel #24 is written. There is a crack on the handle where a layer of tar is present. In 1999 Dye had a .294/.354/.526 line while belting 27 HR, knocking in 119 RBI and scoring 96 runs.

[hawkeye8278]

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To all those attending the upcoming Royals FanFest...

I'm not lucky enough to be able to live near KC to make the event, but if you guys happen to see any Jason Kendall items (ANYTHING), please feel free to contact me ASAP (I will pay finder's fees!!! : ))

I really wish I could attend this year's fest and I hope you all have a great time!!!

Thanks!!!

hawkeye8278@yahoo.com

[esigs]

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If I may also ask for those attending the fanfest starting tomorrow, I would really appreciate if you could look for Paulo Orlando items (open to any, but particularly helmet/hat/bat and even banners) for me. I'll be happy to provide my phone number for immediate contact if you email me. My email address is below.

Thanks in advance & enjoy your time there!

[sportsnbikes]

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I got lucky once again today and picked up this Cain bat at Fanfest. I've watched tons of footage and games from this postseason. The Old Hickory label had caught my eye when I walked past it. I picked it up thinking it was probably a postseason bat. As I'm standing in line to pay, I matched it to game 4 of the World Series. I also matched it to game 5 and the AB in the top of the 12th. That AB was a bases loaded clearing RBI double. I've been extremely lucky with these bats.

[sportsnbikes]

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I forgot to add that the label was a shiny silver one.

[sportsnbikes]

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If I may also ask for those attending the fanfest starting tomorrow, I would really appreciate if you could look for Paulo Orlando items (open to any, but particularly helmet/hat/bat and even banners) for me. I'll be happy to provide my phone number for immediate contact if you email me. My email address is below.

Thanks in advance & enjoy your time there!

I didn't see any Paulo stuff today. Maybe a jersey. But their pricing was quite expensive. I can look again tomorrow.

[XclickX]

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The Royals wore Monarchs uniforms and hats on May 17th. Are these hats available anywhere? They never hit retail. The hats are navy with a white "KC" and a white button. My email is anthonycollicchio at yahoo.com. If anyone has a one of these, game worn, team issued or whatever please let me know. Thanks!

[esigs]

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I didn't see any Paulo stuff today. Maybe a jersey. But their pricing was quite expensive. I can look again tomorrow.

That would be great if you could please see if anything is available. Thank you!

[CampWest]

Zobrist 3 home runs in 2 games

Ben Zobrist joined the Royals just before the 2015 trade deadline and made his first appearance with the World Series championship team on July 30 on a road series. This jersey is photo matched to a couple games later, on August 1, 2015, when Ben went 3-4 with a double and 2 home runs in a 7-6 victory over the Blue Jays. The jersey is also photo matched to August 2nd, when Ben hit an 8th inning 2 run home run following a benches clearing incident against the Blue Jays.

[sportsnbikes]

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Ben Zobrist joined the Royals just before the 2015 trade deadline and made his first appearance with the World Series championship team on July 30 on a road series. This jersey is photo matched to a couple games later, on August 1, 2015, when Ben went 3-4 with a double and 2 home runs in a 7-6 victory over the Blue Jays. The jersey is also photo matched to August 2nd, when Ben hit an 8th inning 2 run home run following a benches clearing incident against the Blue Jays.

Tremendous work man. Quite amazing actually.

[CampWest]

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2015 Mike Moustakas, photo matched to games between 9/16 and 9/19. Mike hit season home run #19 on the 16th and #20 on the 19th.

[TBM]

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At the 2016 Royals Fan Fest I was able to pick up this great hat. I found this Johnny Cueto hat that has very heavy use. This hat must have been Johnny Cueto’s favorite hat while he was with the Royals. I have been able to photo match it to seven different starts. The first start that Johnny made for the Royals was at the end of July in Toronto where he would get a no decision. That had was sold on MLB Auctions along with his skull cap. His jersey was also sold at the same time in another MLB Auction. While going through all the hats at Fan Fest I also found 3 other Johnny Cueto hats witch would fill some of the gaps when this hat was not used. I believe he started 13 games while with the Royals, during the regular season, and used this hat for over half of them.


August 5, 2015 – Loss – 7 IP-5 Hits-2 ER-2 SO-2 BB:
This hat started its run with his second start for the Royals on August 5 against the Tigers in Detroit, where he would get the loss after giving up only 2 Earned Runs.


August 10, 2015 – Win-9 IP-4 Hits-0 ER-8 SO-0 BB:
He would then wear the hat again in his first Royals home game start against the Tigers on August 10. He would throw a 4-0 complete game shutout in that first home start at Kauffman Stadium. He would also be drenched with one of Salvador Perez’s Gatorade cooler soakings while still wearing this hat.


August 15, 2015 – Win-8 IP-8 Hits-1 ER-4 SO-0 BB:
On August 15 he would wear the hat for the third time pitching against the Angels at Kauffman Stadium. He would give up Albert Pujols 31st Home Run of the season.


August 21, 2015 – Loss-6 IP-13 Hits-6 ER-3 SO-0 BB:
This game was in Boston against the Red Sox. He would give up the first Home Run of the season to J. Rutledge.


August 26, 2015 – Loss-5 IP-8 Hits-6 ER-8 SO-1 BB:
At Kauffman Stadium against the Orioles he would give up three Home Runs and take the loss. Home Runs given up to Manny Machado (26), J. Schoop (10), and Chris Davis (35).


September 1st to September 18 Johnny would wear other hats or there is not enough detail in the pictures to say this was the hat he wore.


September 24, 2015 – Win- 7 IP-7 Hits-3 ER-5 SO-2 BB:
Johnny started to wear the hat again at home in Kauffman Stadium against the Mariners. Johnny would lead the Royals to their first AL Central Division title in this game.


September 29, 2015 – Loss-6 IP-8 Hits-3 ER-2 SO-2 BB:
Johnny would wear the hat for the final time in Chicago facing off against the White Sox. He would give up a Home Run to Adam Eaton.


These are the games that I have been able to photo match the hat to. I believe he wore the hat during other games but cannot, at this time, 100% say so. There were not many pictures of Johnny during some of the other games and some of the pictures were not good enough to see much detail in the hat.


All told this hat saw at least seven starts with a total record of:
3 Wins – 4 Losses
48 Innings Pitched
53 Hits
21 Earned Runs
32 Strike Outs
7 Walks
1 Complete game shutout
Gave up 4 Home Runs

I think this was an awesome pick up!!


I tried to make a collage out of all the pictures but some did not come out as detailed as the source pictures, but it is not bad. Not shown in the pictures - this is a Size 8 hat!!

[TBM]

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CampWest, Those are some awesome jerseys!!

[TBM]

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Sportsnbikes,

I still can't believe how lucky you are with those World series bats. That was an incredible find.

[Dewey2007]

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Any KC collectors out there also season ticket holders? I'm looking for a digital ticket (or box office ticket) from the 9/6/15 game vs the White Sox since the team doesn't print hard copy season tickets anymore. If anyone can help me out I'd greatly appreciate it. I have a jersey and lineup card from this game and would like have a ticket from the game too if possible.

I can be reached at: deweystgermaine AT gmail DOT com

Thanks!