This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/30/2005.
Pounded on the right barrel, this is an excellent item of A-Rod game used memorabilia. The front of the barrel is signed in silver marker, which includes the inscription "Game Used - 1996 Batting Champ (.358) 30th HR - '96 MVP 2003" with an overall impressive rating of 9. This inscription does not pertain to the game use on the bat. A moderate coating of pine tar is on the upper handle with a weighted donut impression on the barrel. A-Rod's "3" is on the knob end in silver. Manufacturer: Hillerich & Bradsby, Model Number: C271, Labeling Period: 1998-00, Length: 33-3/4 inches, Weight: 30-7/10 ounces, Wood: Ash, Finish: Black/Smith. The bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA and the signature is accompanied by a LOA from Jimmy Spence of PSA/DNA.