Winter Auction 2015 closing February 7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2015
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve matched one of the franchise’s all-time greats on Sept. 16, 2014 when he tied Craig Biggio for team’s single-season hits record at 210. Altuve doubled off Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber to reach the milestone. Altuve signed this clear-finished maple Tucci Lumber TL-NS33-M model bat in bold, black sharpie below a three line inscription that reads “Game Used 2014,” “Hit # 210,” and “Tying Biggio.” The bat shows moderate signs of game use, including baseball stitch impressions, as well as cleat and rack marks on the barrel. The bat’s handle is covered with a sporadic layer or pine tar and the knob boasts a Tucci Lumber manufacturer marking. The signed, game-used bat comes with certification from PSA/DNA (X48428) and the MLB Authentication program (HZ 372006).