This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/21/2015
An intriguing pickup for the Trout collector, offered here is a Rawlings Mike Trout professional model baseball bat that was used by the Angels superstar slugger during the 2014 Spring Training. Trout, who has been using Old Hickory bats for most of his career, has a relationship with Rawlings for his gloves. In an attempt to convert Trout to their bat brand, the company will occasionally send Trout an order of bats for him to try out during Spring Training in hopes of perhaps getting him to convert to their brand. This bat represents one of those attempts by Rawlings and exhibits some good usage including impact markings and rack marks. Given that Trout has continued with Old Hickory, we can assume this bat while nice, did not make a lasting impression on him. Never the less, it stands as a unique Trout relic for what is quickly becoming a huge wave of collectors who hunt for Trout material. The bat measures 34" and weighs approximately 32.8 ounces. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from John Taube/PSA/DNA.