This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/28/2018
The St. Louis Cardinals had no notion of keeping Albert Pujols around for the 2001 season. Everyone figured he'd get more minor league seasoning before dressing for the parent club. But Spring Training provided a springboard for Pujols to showcase his talents. Every day, Pujols wowed the Cardinals to the point where they couldn't get rid of him. The now future hall-of-famer and 600 home run club member never turned back following his rookie campaign. Slashing an impressive 330/.430/.609 in 2005, Pujols would take home his first of three MVP awards. Offered here from that historic season is this Wilson SG1 Sam Bat game used during the 2005 season by Albert Pujols. Having a crack to the handle, scratched out name-plate, a 5 on the knob, pin tar and multiple ballmarks this gamer shows great overall use. Authenticated by the Cardinals with a full letter of authenticity from The Cardinals Care Foundation.