September Internet Auction Closing September 22
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/22/2018
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria burst onto the scene in 2008, helping lead the Rays to the American League pennant and winning the American League Rookie of the Year Award. In leading the Rays to their first-ever winning season and playoff appearance, Longoria finished the 2008 regular season with 27 home runs, 85 RBI and a solid .272 batting average. Longoria used this Louisville Slugger I13 model bat during the 2008 season. This bat displays outstanding game use and is un-cracked. There are ball marks, blue ink transfers, white leather scuffs and cleat imprints present on the barrel. There is an impression of a weighted donut and a moderate coating of Mota Stick on the lower handle. Longoria has signed this bat in bold blue marker, inscribing “GAME USED 2008 ROOKIE SEASON .272 AVG 27 HR 85 RBI”. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B14302) for the game use and has been graded a perfect GU 10. There is also a COA from JSA (AA07271) for the signature.