What can one say about Mike Trout? Ever since breaking into the majors with his Rookie of the Year 2012 season, Trout his won two MVP Awards (runner-up for 4 more), claimed six Silver Sluggers and played on seven All-Star teams. Not only is he the most dangerous batter in the AL, he’s also a gifted base runner and tremendous outfielder as well. In 2018, his 7th full season in the majors, Trout hit .312 with 39 home runs, finishing 2nd in the MVP voting.

This offered Old Hickory MT27* model bat was used during the June 16th, 2018 game and has been photo matched. Trout went 1-for-3 in this game with a walk and a run scored as the Angels fell to the Oakland A’s in Oakland. This bat displays outstanding game use and is un-cracked. There are ball marks, stitch impressions, blue ink transfers and white leather scuffs present on the barrel. There is a heavy coating of pine tar on the upper handle/lower barrel and a blue and black Lizard Skins with Trout’s name and number have been applied to the handle to enhance the grip. Trout has signed the barrel of this bat in silver marker and inscribed “18 G/U”. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B17600), who have photo matched this bat to the June 16th game and graded this a perfect GU 10. Additionally, there is a LOA from Anderson Authentics (3664) for the game use and signature.

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