Derek Jeter used this bat on the way to hitting .349 in 1999. The shortstop led the American League with 219 hits and his 102 RBI was the best since the days of Ruth and Gehrig. As good as he was during the regular season, it was in the post-season that Jeter truly exploded - .455 in the ALDS, .350 in the ALCS and then .353 to destroy the Braves for the World Championship. 1999 was the year Jeter became JETER.

      This Louisville Slugger P72 model bat is un-cracked and, as a .349 average would suggest, it shows outstanding use. Many ball marks with stitch impressions can be seen on the barrel along with white leather scuff marks and blue ink transfers. Cleat marks can be seen and there is an impression from a weighted batting donut. As is a trademark of late 1990’s Jeter bats, this one shows a heavy coat of Mota Stick on the handle up to the center brand. The future Hall of Famer has signed the barrel in contrasting silver pen just below the stamped endorsement. A textbook perfect early Jeter gamer that comes with a Steiner hologram (SS127761) and Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA (1B11538) who have graded this bat a perfect “GU 10”.

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