Michael Jordan & Summer Premium Auction Closing July 18 10PM Eastern

Lot #528: 2018 Mike Trout Game Used & Signed Old Hickory MT27* Model Bat & Los Angeles Angels Undershirt (PSA/DNA GU 9.5 & Anderson LOA)

Description

What can one say about Mike Trout? Ever since breaking into the majors with his Rookie of the Year 2012 season, Trout his won three 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 2018 season. This bat displays moderate 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 an orange Lizard Skins grip that has 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 (1B19202) for the game use and has been graded a near-perfect GU 9.5, plus a LOA from Anderson Authentics (3391) for the game use and signature.

Also included in this lot is a red Angels’ undershirt worn by Trout during the 2018 season. This Nike PRO HYPERCOOL shirt is long-sleeved with the Angels’ halo “A” printed on the upper center chest. The Nike size XL is printed in black on the gray back collar and Trout’s number “27” is handwritten in black on the red part of the back inside collar. The back of this shirt is gray with red webbing print and the MLB logo on the outside back collar. Trout signed his name in black marker next to the “A” on the front and inscribed “18”. This comes with a LOA from Anderson Authentics (4165) for the game use and signature.

Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium):$5,100
Minimum Bid:$1,000
Number of Bids:24