Opening Day Auction 2014
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/26/2014
The four-time All-Star first baseman has maintained a .314 career average over 5 MLB seasons. One of the most popular players in the game, Votto has charted a course that looks like it will lead directly to the hallowed halls of Cooperstown. The Louisville Slugger M359 bat shows excellent use and is uncracked. Several ball marks and stitch impressions can be seen on the barrel along with blue ink transfers. The imprint from a weighted batting donut is visible as are cleat marks. There is a moderate coat of Mota Stick on the lower handle. The date "1/29/13", length "32.0" and length "34.0" is stamped on the knob end. The Reds' star slugger has signed the barrel in silver ink adding "Game Used 2013". Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA (1B07460) who have given this bat a grade of GU 9.