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Lot #11: 2016 David Ortiz Game Used, Signed & Inscribed Final Career Hit Bat (#2472) Used On 10/01/2016 For Hit #2472 (MLB Authenticated & Fanatics)

Description

     On October 1, 2016, David Ortiz slapped a J.A. Happ offering into the far right corner of Fenway Park for a single. This 5th inning shot was hit number 2,472 for Ortiz, and the last one of his Hall of Fame bound career - and this is the very bat he used to hit it. This Marucci Papi34 Custom Cut III-LDM bat is un-cracked and shows good game use. The barrel has many ball marks with stitch impressions and white leather ball scuffs visible. The handle has a spiral of specially designed David Ortiz Lizard Skin adhesive to enhance the grip and the upper handle has a light coat of pine tar. The date of manufacture “09/08/16” and Big Papi’s number “34” is stamped into the knob end. To mark the occasion of his final hit, Ortiz has inscribed “Game used 10/01/16 vs Blue Jays Last MLB Hit #2472” in silver pen. This is a true piece of baseball history from the best DH to ever play the game. This game used bat comes with a MLB Authenticated hologram (JC 047574) for the signature and game use for the October 1st game.

Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium):$20,825
Minimum Bid:$3,500
Estimate:$15,000+
Number of Bids:21