While the postseason is but a dream to many big leaguers, Derek Jeter has made a career of October baseball, logging what amounts to a full season’s worth of stats (and impressive ones, at that) with 200 hits and a .308 batting average in 158 career postseason games. In successful pursuit of his seventh World Series appearance, “Mr. November” wielded and autographed this Louisville Slugger “P72” (30.6-oz/34-1/4”) signature model bat during the 2009 campaign. The uncracked white ash weapon features a glossy black “Smith” finish, silver-colored trademark stampings and is signed by Jeter in silver marker (“8-9” strength) between the center brand and barrel stampings. Graded GU 9.5 by John Taube, PSA/DNA, the lumber exhibits evidence of outstanding game use with ball, cleat and deeply embedded stitch marks, as well as grain swelling, white scuff marks and blue ink transfers (from OML baseballs) about the barrel. The handle is home to a moderate coat of Mota Stick. The date of manufacture (“6/2/2009”), length and weight are stamped onto the knob. Comes with Steiner Sports certs/holograms, a Steiner Sports LOA signed by Jeter and a full photo LOA from PSA/DNA.
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