Winter Auction 2015 closing February 7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2015
After his stunning defection from Cuba, the White Sox quickly snatched Abreu up and he proceeded to shatter the team’s record for home runs by a rookie (34). The young superstar capped off his phenomenal freshman season with a trip to the All-Star Game and the AL Rookie of the Year Award. The black Marucci JA79 model bat shows excellent use and is un-cracked. The barrel displays several ball marks and stitch impressions with blue ink transfers and while leather ball scuffs. Cleat marks and batting donut impressions are evident. A moderate coat of Mota Stick can be seen on the handle. The date of manufacture “04/11/14”, Abreu’s number “79”, length “4.5” and weight “2.0” are stamped into the knob end. Abreu has signed the bat’s barrel in contrasting silver ink adding his number “#79” and “2014 Game Used Rookie Bat”. Letter of Authenticity 1B09024 from PSA/DNA who have graded this bat GU 8.5.