This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2018
Don't tell Ted Williams, but there has been talk that this devastating Dominican slugger might just be the greatest hitter that ever lived. Now, it still may be a bit too early to make such a pronouncement, but if he is one day remembered as such you'll wish you had purchased this rookie gamer when you had a chance. Pujols absolutely ran away with the Rookie of the Year voting the year he made use of this Original Maple Bat Co. JB1 model bat, claiming all thirty-two first place votes for the landslide victory. The bat 34 inch, 31.9 oz bat exhibits outstanding use, including a repaired handle crack. Numerous ball marks and stitch impressions, as well as cleat marks, can be seen along the barrel. There is also a moderate coat of pine tar to the handle. All stats (length, weight, order number, model number, and Pujols' initials) are written on the top of the barrel and Pujols' number (5) is written on the knob, all in black felt tip marker. Accompanied by a detailed Letter of Authenticity from John Taube at PSA/DNA.