This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/25/2018
Mike Trout is undoubtedly the up-and-coming face of Major League Baseball. Since he burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2011, Trout has blazed a trail few have done before. The Angels star has played in every All-Star Game since his rookie year, won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 2012 and was finally named the American League MVP in 2014 after two near-misses as runner up. On April 17, 2015, he became the youngest player in MLB history to reach 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases. In 2016, he was appropriately named MVP for a second time. Offered here is an MT-27 Old Hickory professional model bat used in that year. The bat is un-cracked and shows incredible use as several ball marks and ball stitch impressions are visible on the barrel. This bat also exhibits pine tar, a special "Lizard's skin" tape to enhance the grip, leather scuffs and cleat marks. The bat is signed by Mike Trout himself and is inscribed "16 G/U" to signify its usage in that season, all in silver felt tip marker. Accompanied by a full Letter of Grading and Authenticity from John Taube/PSA, with the bat earning a coveted grade of GU 10! Also accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Anderson Authentics, Trout's personal authentication company. This is an outstanding bat from one of the most talented players in all of baseball - projected to quite possibly have one of the most successful careers in the sport's history - from an incredible MVP season!