This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/11/2023.
Joey Votto is a probable future HOFer whose accolades include - 1,000 RBI’s and 2,000 hits. He is a 6x All-Star, 2010 NL MVP and Hank Aaaron Award and 2011 Gold Glover. The first of two bats is a Louisville Slugger M9 model M356 Joey Votto Professional Model Bat, measuring 34” and weighing 34.45 ounces. The bat exhibits evidence of heavy use with the a 2” x 1.5” area on the back barrel sans black finish from repeated contact, many ballmarks/impressions, stitch marks, cleat marks and heavy coat of pine tar. Player number (19) is written on the knob which is also stamped “01/29/13 A 34.0/35.0”. Votto signed and inscribed the barrel of the bat in silver marker “Joey Votto Game used 2013”, in our opinion rating a 7. The bat has two PSA/DNA stickers towards the end, one being for the autograph and the other being for game-use. This bat was presented to us as a game-used and shows outstanding use. The second of two bats is a LOUISVILLE Slugger M356 Joey Votto Professional Model Bat, measuring 34” and weighing 31 ounces. The second bat is a LOUISVILLE Slugger M356. The bat exhibits evidence of heavy use with; handle crack, ball marks/impressions, grain swelling and a nice coat of pine tar. Player number (19) is written on the knob. The knob is also stamped “06/02/15 34.0/32.0”. The bat has a PSA DNA sticker for the autograph and an MLB hologram sticker for the game use, both on the barrel end. Votto signed and inscribed the barrel “Joey Votto Game used •15”, in silver marker, in our opinion rating a strong 7. This bat was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion shows excellent use. The first bat is accompanied by an additional LOA from PSA/DNA for game use as well as a PSA/DNA sticker for the autograph. The second bat has an MLB hologram (HZ490506) and a PSA/DNA sticker for the autograph.