This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/28/2020
Mike Trout is undoubtedly the current top dog 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. Offered here is an MT-27 Old Hickory professional model bat used in that fated MVP year. The bat remains un-cracked and exhibits evidence of outstanding use. Ball marks, stitch impressions, and cleat marks can be seen scattered throughout the barrel, as well as an impression from a weighted batting donut. The handle and knob have been taped in a typical spiral pattern to enhance the grip, along with a moderate coat of Mota Stick and pine tar. The mark that is a mandatory requirement for all maple bats, identifying the face grain, is visible on the handle. Trout's number (27) is also written on the knob in black marker. The bat is signed by Mike Trout himself 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! 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.