Lot Essay
Superlative Louisville Slugger 125 model black bat measuring 34" long with a weight of 29.8 ounces having been used by Alex Rodriguez in the 2004 American League Divisional playoffs. The bat exhibits incredible use to include ball marks, stitching impressions, blue ink transfers, white leather scuffs, cleat marks, and a heavy coat of Mota Stick on the handle area. Rodriguez belted his first MLB playoff home run with the offered bat on October 6, 2004 off of pitcher Brad Radtke. The barrel has been signed by Rodriguez in silver sharpie adding specific game notations and "1st NYY HR Yankee Stadium" inscription. One of the more notable Rodriguez game bats we have encountered with impeccable primary source corroboration in the form of a signed letter of provenance from Rodriguez. PSA/DNA has assigned the bat its highest grade of 10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA (GU 10)(bat), LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph), and signed letter of provenance from Alex Rodriguez.