Winter 2014 Auction Closing Feb 7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2014
Dating from Trout’s last full season in the minors, this bat was game used in 2010 as the 19 year-old phenom won the J.G. Taylor Spink Award as the Topps Minor League Player of the Year. The Old Hickory JI43 bat shows excellent use with a cracked handle. Ball marks and stitch impressions can be seen on the barrel along with blue ink ball transfers. Adhesive tape has been added to the lower handle in a spiral pattern to enhance the grip. Mota stick has also been added moderately to the handle. Trout has signed the barrel in contrasting silver ink and added “2010 G/U”. Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA who have graded this bat GU 8.