This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/1/2002.
In 2001, Ichiro won the AL Rookie of the Year and MVP awards, becoming the first player to do so in the same season since Boston's Fred Lynn in 1975. He led the American League in batting (.350) and stolen bases (56), while placing second in runs scored (127). This uncracked Ichiro game-used bat shows evidence of tremendous game use. The barrel is medium with a medium handle and regular knob. The grain width is wide and the handle has a heavy coat of pine tar. The barrel is covered with ball, ball stitch, blue ball transfer, and cleat marks. Manufacturer: Mizuno, Model Number: 51A, Labeling Period: 2002, Length: 33-1/2 in, Weight: 31 oz, Wood: Ash, Finish: Black. The bat comes with a letter from PSA/DNA.