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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/6/2017
Probably the best catcher in the National League for over 15 seasons, Mike Piazza put up career stats that make him arguably the greatest hitting catcher to ever play the game. 2002, from which year this bat dates to, was a typical season for the Newe York Mets' catcher, batting .280 with 33 home runs while making the NL All-Star team and taking home the Silver Slugger Award.
Piazza's Mizuno Pro Ltd model bat is un-cracked and shows excellent use. Several ball marks with stitch impressions can be seen on the barrel along with cleat imprints and blue ink transfers. The impression of a weighted batting donut is present and a moderate coat of pine tar is found mid-handle. Piazza’s initials “MP” are stamped into the knob. The Hall of Famer has signed the barrel in black marker adding “G/U”. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B03042) for the game use and has been graded a GU 9.5 and a STICKER ONLY from PSA/DNA (4A10516) for his signature.