December 2014 Pickup....

[danesei@yahoo.com]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

I purchased my first MLB authenticated game used baseball this past week, and just waiting for it in the mail.

BB156606

It's one of those silly Steiner-Yankees balls, so it doesn't really say how it was used in the game, but the ball is from Anibal Sanchez's first career MLB game and victory. For all I know, the ball was used after Sanchez left the game and/or while the Yankees were in the field.

[godwulf]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

My question is more principal based; why would a late inning reliever order bats? Most times I've seen them have an at bat, they just end up using someone else's bat.

Mike Fetters told me that he always ordered bats, even though he never had a single at-bat in sixteen years in the majors.

[cliffjmp33]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

Thanks so much for all the help and info on the bat to everyone! Fun item to have for cheap, and glad to know more about it now. It is times like this that I truly appreciate being part of this community!

[shaunharr]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

Picked this up off eBay

[sox83cubs84]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

Bat is also missing the model number and only has GENUINE over Lidge's name which would make it a souvenir bat.

Brain fart! I didn't catch that, David. That part would cause me to revise my thinking to align with yours.

Dave M.

[metsbats]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

Its a promo. The White Sox sell these quit a bit. I believe there is a Thome on ebay at the moment exactly like this and they have sold some Abreu and Konerko bats as of late like these.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=52543&highlight=missing+model+number

Here's a thread on model-less bats.

[helf35]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

Picked up this Brad Lidge autographed bat. MLB sticker is for the signature only.

Looking for a little help with this pickup too as I'm not a bat guy by any means. I've gathered it's not store bought, but is it a promo bat or a game issued bat? There are no stamps/marking on the handle. Thanks in advance for any help!

Its a promo. The White Sox sell these quit a bit. I believe there is a Thome on ebay at the moment exactly like this and they have sold some Abreu and Konerko bats as of late like these.

[metsbats]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

From the photo, I'd believe it to be game-issued, but unused.

Dave Miedema

Bat is also missing the model number and only has GENUINE over Lidge's name which would make it a souvenir bat.

[bd300]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

Picked up these items at the Phillies Authentics Sale.

Brian Schneider Game-Issued Batting Helmet (shows use)


Jeff Mathis Game-Issued Bat (cracked)


Foul Balls from Christian Yelich, Jose Fernandez off of Cole Hamels, Marcell Ozuna

[bat_master]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

Picked up this Brad Lidge autographed bat. MLB sticker is for the signature only.

Looking for a little help with this pickup too as I'm not a bat guy by any means. I've gathered it's not store bought, but is it a promo bat or a game issued bat? There are no stamps/marking on the handle. Thanks in advance for any help!

I would say this is more of a promotional/trophy type of bat. I wouldn't say game issued due to the lack of model number on the barrel.

[rudyjj18]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

I agree with Dave. Looks to be "team issued". My question is more principal based; why would a late inning reliever order bats? Most times I've seen them have an at bat, they just end up using someone else's bat. Still a cool item though!

[sox83cubs84]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

Picked up this Brad Lidge autographed bat. MLB sticker is for the signature only.

Looking for a little help with this pickup too as I'm not a bat guy by any means. I've gathered it's not store bought, but is it a promo bat or a game issued bat? There are no stamps/marking on the handle. Thanks in advance for any help!

From the photo, I'd believe it to be game-issued, but unused.

Dave Miedema

[cliffjmp33]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

Picked up this Brad Lidge autographed bat. MLB sticker is for the signature only.

Looking for a little help with this pickup too as I'm not a bat guy by any means. I've gathered it's not store bought, but is it a promo bat or a game issued bat? There are no stamps/marking on the handle. Thanks in advance for any help!

[5toolplayer]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

2014 Anthony Rendon Marucci GU Bat. Matched to HR #4 April 30 & #5 May 5 of the 2014 season. Thanks to Ken W for the hard work ;-)

[Preston]

Re: December 2014 Pickup....

Nice stuff! May be the first photo matchable towel I've seen:

AWESOME find - I appreciate it Dan!