2019 Winter Auction Closing March 2
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/2/2019
Minnesota Twins All-Star Michael Cuddyer wore this Rawlings PRO1000-8JB model glove circa 1998-99, his first two seasons of professional baseball. Cuddyer was drafted with the ninth pick in the first round of the 1997 MLB Draft, and he began his pro career in 1998 with the Class A Fort Wayne Wizards. Cuddyer starred for Fort Wayne, hitting .276 with 12 homers, 81 RBI, and 37 doubles to earn a callup to the Class A+ Fort Myers Miracle in 1998. Cuddyer continued to rake with remarkable consistency, hitting .298 with 16 round-trippers and 82 RBI. The Virginia native went on to enjoy a 15-season career in the Majors, winning the 2013 National League batting title after posting a .331 batting average with the Colorado Rockies.
This offered Rawlings glove in black with “Michael Cuddyer” embroidered in yellow on the outside of the thumb slot. A red Rawlings tag is sewn on the wrist, and a circular Rawlings logo is located on the outside of the thumb. The glove shows heavy use, and it is accompanied by a LOA from PSA/DNA (1G00551) for the game use.