Summer Premier Auction 2015
Fri, May 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 23, 2015 11:30AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 534
2008 IVAN PUDGE RODRIGUEZ AUTOGRAPHED OLD HICKORY AJ25 PROFESSIONAL MODEL GAME USED
Sold for
$195.60
Sold Price includes BP
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Two-time AL MVP winner Juan Gonzalez was perhaps the most talented player to ever wear a Texas Rangers uniform. Considered by some to be the best Puerto Rican player since Roberto Clemente Gonzalez also played for the Tigers Royals and Indians during a 17-year career that saw him yield 434 home runs 1404 RBIs and a batting average of .295. Such numbers have prompted much discussion about Gonzalezs candidacy for the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
This 35 inch 30.3 ounce Rawlings model 615A Juan Gonzalez professional model bat dates to the 1997 season. It exhibits evidence of excellent use with a slight handle crack. Several ball marks and ball stitch impressions are visible on the front and left barrel. Ball marks include blue ink transfers and white leather scuffs. Cleat marks are visible on the right left and back barrel and there is a light coat of pine tar on the upper handle. The model number (615A) order number (727) and year (97) are stamped into the knob. A Juan Gonzalez signature and his number '#19' are on the front barrel in silver marker.
Includes a LOA from John Taube of PSA/DNA.
Over the course of much of his 21-year big-league career spent with the Rangers Tigers Yankees Astros and Nationals Ivan Pudge Rodriguez was generally considered the premier backstop in the game. The 14-time All-Star generally put up strong offensive numbers while winning ample praise for his work behind the plate (and particularly his arm) that earned him 13 Gold Glove awards. He holds the MLB record for games caught with 2427.
This 2008 Old Hickory model AJ25 Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez professional model bat is uncracked and shows evidence of excellent use. Several ball marks and ball stitch impressions are visible on all sides of the barrel. Ball marks include blue and red ink transfers and white leather scuffs. Cleat marks are visible on the front and left barrel and there is a light coat of Mota stick on the handle. Pudge's number (7) is on the top barrel and the weight of the bat is on the knob both written in silver marker. An Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez signature is on the front barrel also in silver marker. The autograph has been authenticated by MLB Authenticated and their hologram (LH 044049) is affixed to the front barrel. Length: 34 inches. Weight: 33.1 ounces.
Includes a LOA from John Taube of PSA/DNA.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
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