Let's see some heavily used / pine tarred bats

[3arod13]

I would love to see pictures of anyone who has a game used bat (don't care what player) that's pounded with tremendous use. Not bats with just a lot of pine tar, but bats that you can tell a player has used it for a while.

[jon_8_us]

I would love to see pictures of anyone who has a game used bat (don't care what player) that's pounded with tremendous use. Not bats with just a lot of pine tar, but bats that you can tell a player has used it for a while.

A couple Manny's

[3arod13]

A couple Manny's

Wow! Very nice gamers! Thanks for sharing!

[metsbats]

Here's a Jorge Sosa 2007 gamer which I think qualifies.

Enjoy!
-David

[kylehess10]

Here are some pictures from suave, who I am posting for:

Miguel Cairo game used bat
"This bat has tons of use that the pictures arent even showing and the
handle has such a bad crack the only thing holding together is the tons of pinetar"

[kylehess10]

Here's another bat from suave:

Jose Reyes game used 2007 bat
"Shows tons of use"

[RyanZimmerman11]

That's what I like to see...;)

If I could only find a Zimmerman that look slike that Reyes...I would be happy :)




Jay

[cjmedina1]

That Jorge Sosa is sick.That one serious game used bat:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Here is some Mcgwire with TAR:D

Carlie Medina III
carliemedinaiii@sbcglobal.net
Always looking to buy Mcgwire Sign Game Used bats:D

[TFig27]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/tfig27/Tino_web.jpg

[3arod13]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/tfig27/Tino_web.jpg


There's no pic. Upload again.

[staindsox]

Here's my 2004 Manny bat. This one is pretty pounded.

Chris

[staindsox]

...and both ends.

[gamer35]

Was that the Manny bat that was offered by California Sports Investments?

I can say with 99.9% certainty that Manny never used any blonde bats during the 2004 season. He used them in spring training in 04, but not once in game action during the course of the season. I remember seeing him offering it, but decided against it knowing that it was most likely a BP bat.

[RyanZimmerman11]

Was that the Manny bat that was offered by California Sports Investments?

I can say with 99.9% certainty that Manny never used any blonde bats during the 2004 season. He used them in spring training in 04, but not once in game action during the course of the season. I remember seeing him offering it, but decided against it knowing that it was most likely a BP bat.

Ruh Roh RElroy!

[staindsox]

I love my Manny bat and couldn't give a damn what it is.

1) I didn't think M9s came out til later in the 2004 season. I thought it was "Select Maple" in spring training to mid season.

2) How many of you have a blond M9 Manny, let alone one with this much use? I have had several Manny bats: regular LS, black M9, x-bat, etc...this one is far rarer and shows far more use (donut rings, pine tar, laces, ink transfers...and has always been my favorite. It was undoubtedly used by Manny and during the 04 season.

Hey Jon, do you know if Manny writes 24 on both ends...even with his BP bats?

Chris

[camarokids]

I would love to see pictures of anyone who has a game used bat (don't care what player) that's pounded with tremendous use. Not bats with just a lot of pine tar, but bats that you can tell a player has used it for a while.

Here's a Carl Crawford , no explanation needed ! except there are tons of lace impressions that might not show up in the picture .....



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[gamer35]

OK, it may have been used during the 04 season, but it most certainly wasn't in a game then. I have every Sox game from 04 archived and I can tell you that he did not use a blonde bat. I recall discussing this bat with Bobby in 2004 and we both concluded that he did not use it in game action.

[gamer35]

And I dont understand why it being that much more rare would make a difference. The reason that this bat is rare is because it wasn't actually GAME used.

[jon_8_us]

I love my Manny bat and couldn't give a damn what it is.

1) I didn't think M9s came out til later in the 2004 season. I thought it was "Select Maple" in spring training to mid season.

2) How many of you have a blond M9 Manny, let alone one with this much use? I have had several Manny bats: regular LS, black M9, x-bat, etc...this one is far rarer and shows far more use (donut rings, pine tar, laces, ink transfers...and has always been my favorite. It was undoubtedly used by Manny and during the 04 season.

Hey Jon, do you know if Manny writes 24 on both ends...even with his BP bats?

Chris

I'm gonna have to agree with gamers assesment here.This is not a regular season game used bat.Although even though it's a spring training/BP bat i would give my left arm to have it!Very nice bat!
jon

[jon_8_us]

I love my Manny bat and couldn't give a damn what it is.

1) I didn't think M9s came out til later in the 2004 season. I thought it was "Select Maple" in spring training to mid season.

2) How many of you have a blond M9 Manny, let alone one with this much use? I have had several Manny bats: regular LS, black M9, x-bat, etc...this one is far rarer and shows far more use (donut rings, pine tar, laces, ink transfers...and has always been my favorite. It was undoubtedly used by Manny and during the 04 season.

Hey Jon, do you know if Manny writes 24 on both ends...even with his BP bats?

Chris

Manny bats are so inconsistent with the numbering on the knob etc.This is not a regular season game used bat.Manny has not used blonde bats since 01 in game situations.Nonetheless you have an awesome bat which i am jealous of.I had no idea you had so many Manny gamers...want to sell any??
jon

[staindsox]

SCARCITY determines how rare an item is. An collector understands that. That is why the Honus Wagner T-206 is unique...there are only 50 or so in existence. There is an even rarer Honus card, it isn't worth as much as a high grade 206, but it is RARER. An item is rare because very few were made or few exist...even if Manny only used it to scratch his ass in the shower.

For example, I have a Joe Mauer X-Bat (from an impeccable source). He used very few of these. He only used them a little early in his career. Let's say he plays for 15 or 20 years and continues to use Rawlings bats. How many Mauer Rawlings bats will be out on the market? How many Xbats? Scarcity is determined by how many of an item are in existence. Just like Rob L's bat. That is a very rare bat while there are loads of LS out there. I couldn't care less about dollars and cents...his bat is rare.

Puckett used LS throughout his career. What if there were a Rawlings Puckett bat from 1987, the Twins championship year. Even if he only used it in BP, even if he never used it, are you arguing that this wouldn't be scarce?

Lastly, you are trying to put a dollar value on preference...this is impossible. My favorite ballplayer of alltime is Paul Molitor and I actually caught a ball he hit. This is my favorite item in my collection. If I eBayed it, would it bring in the most money? No. It's my favorite anyway. You can't argue preference. I could have an 80K car, but I like the ball more.

Chris

[jon_8_us]

Good point.This Manny bat you have is obviously used by him.Regardless of the situation he used it in i would buy it in a second due to it's rarity.What you have is a bat that Manny collectors such as myself search for.If your ever going to sell please let me know!
jon

[staindsox]

Thanks for the reply Jon. I'm not looking to move any Manny bats right now, but I'll let you know if I ever do. My feeling is that I would rather have a bat sloppy with use than a legit gamer with only 2 or 3 ball marks. Any Manny fan could easily be jealous of your collection. You might have the most diverse collection of his bats out there. Keep postin' em. :)

Chris

[jon_8_us]

Thanks for the reply Jon. I'm not looking to move any Manny bats right now, but I'll let you know if I ever do. My feeling is that I would rather have a bat sloppy with use than a legit gamer with only 2 or 3 ball marks. Any Manny fan could easily be jealous of your collection. You might have the most diverse collection of his bats out there. Keep postin' em. :)

Chris
Thanks but i'm still second to a certain Mr. Bobby Texeira when it comes to my Manny collection.
jon

[3arod13]

SCARCITY determines how rare an item is. An collector understands that. That is why the Honus Wagner T-206 is unique...there are only 50 or so in existence. There is an even rarer Honus card, it isn't worth as much as a high grade 206, but it is RARER. An item is rare because very few were made or few exist...even if Manny only used it to scratch his ass in the shower.

For example, I have a Joe Mauer X-Bat (from an impeccable source). He used very few of these. He only used them a little early in his career. Let's say he plays for 15 or 20 years and continues to use Rawlings bats. How many Mauer Rawlings bats will be out on the market? How many Xbats? Scarcity is determined by how many of an item are in existence. Just like Rob L's bat. That is a very rare bat while there are loads of LS out there. I couldn't care less about dollars and cents...his bat is rare.

Puckett used LS throughout his career. What if there were a Rawlings Puckett bat from 1987, the Twins championship year. Even if he only used it in BP, even if he never used it, are you arguing that this wouldn't be scarce?

Lastly, you are trying to put a dollar value on preference...this is impossible. My favorite ballplayer of alltime is Paul Molitor and I actually caught a ball he hit. This is my favorite item in my collection. If I eBayed it, would it bring in the most money? No. It's my favorite anyway. You can't argue preference. I could have an 80K car, but I like the ball more.

Chris

Chris, in reference to my 1996 Rawlings Alex Rodriguez Game Used HR Bat, only 6 were made for arod in 1996 (I have a letter from Rawlings). With that said, and this being a HR bat from 1996, I would say this is a pretty rare bat, correct? Also, how can I find out how often and how many Rawlings bats did arod order/use? I know he did early in his career, and if no longer, based on what you said, this bat would be pretty rare, right?

[3arod13]

Sorry, 12 bats were ordered for arod, not 6. Still, that's a pretty low number of bats considering the number of games he played in 1996.

[kylehess10]

Out of all the bats I own, the one with the most use is probably my Michael Tucker signed game used 1999 LS bat. It is completely broken in half and the back of the barrel had hit so many baseballs that the paint was coming off from each hit. There are tons and tons of seem impressions, blue ink-transfers, and cleat marks. And I only got it for $5!!

[indyred]

Great thread. That Manny blonde bat is really cool. Even if it was just bp/spring training used, still really unique to see that style from him.

[eGameUsed]

Great idea for a thread! Well, I have to start with one of my favorite pieces in my collection. Not only the heaviest used bat I have ever seen, but also an incredible story direct from the player. So, here it is:

2003 Jeff Bagwell Bat

In addition to 62 distinctive seam impressions and 100s of spike marks almost covering the barrel labeling, the pine tar is layered and layered and still fresh from being encapsulated since the day it was received, only to be taken out for the sigtnature in late 2003. Jeff was known for neither being a label up or down hitter, but rather for twisting the bat in his hands while preparing to swing. The seam and ball marks cover all sides of the barrel. The unique part of this bat is that Bagwell remembered the bat and the day it cracked - he commented being disappointed because it was a very good bat for him. He reports using the bat for over 6 weeks before it cracked. It also happened to be the bat he used immeditaely following his 400th Career Homerun. The HOF requested the bat from his 400th HR, he obliged, and used this one until it cracked. Here are the pics:

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[eGameUsed]

And how could I leave out my favorite player of All-Time - Craig Biggio! Biggio is the dirtiest, toughest player to ever play, and keeps climbing up the All-Time Hit and Doubles List (BTW, he tied Nap Lajoie last night for 6th All-Time in Doubles with 657). So, here are 5 recent bats from my collection:

2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 Craig Biggio Bats

Each perfectly prepared Louisville Slugger Model H176 bears Craig's famous tape and heavily tarred handle. All are cracked, with the exception of the 2002 and 2003 which remain intact. All are loaded with seam and ball marks, are are 5 of the heaviest used Biggio's I have ever seen. When is the last time you have seen a Biggio bat like this on the market? Here are the pics:

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[metsbats]

Awesome Biggio bats and Bagwell too.

Thanks of sharing!

David

[dcrules01]

Here is mine...
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k195/metsjerseys/Game%20Used/pedrojersey001.jpg

[eGameUsed]

Thanks David! I have worked hard to establish those. I need a Biggio bats that can be pinpointed to 1993 and 1996. It will be tough! I will let you know when I get the Biggio info ready here on the forum!

Thanks,

[indyred]

Those Biggio bats are amazing. How many of the Select Maple bats of his even exist? Great collection. Has he ever used any other brands or colors? Seeing all these bats, you can see why so many people get hooked on collecting them.

[eGameUsed]

Thanks! I have seen and owned only 2 Biggio Select Maple bats. They were obviously both from early 2004, a time when Biggio was lightening up on the tar for some reason. His bat order records do not specify the change from maple, to select maple, to M9.

As for models, Biggio has always used natural color blonde ash or maple bats. His order records have specified natural only forever. I did see a Black Rawlings made for him in 1994, but it was unused.

As for model numbers, here is a what he has used:

M216 (The rarest with only 15 bats ordered)
D143 (Only 20 bats orders, 12, 6, and then a final 2)
B348 (Only 135 ordered between 1988-1990)
H176 (His preferred model since the 1991 and he hasn't turned back since)

Thanks again!

[3arod13]

And how could I leave out my favorite player of All-Time - Craig Biggio! Biggio is the dirtiest, toughest player to ever play, and keeps climbing up the All-Time Hit and Doubles List (BTW, he tied Nap Lajoie last night for 6th All-Time in Doubles with 657). So, here are 5 recent bats from my collection:

2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 Craig Biggio Bats

Each perfectly prepared Louisville Slugger Model H176 bears Craig's famous tape and heavily tarred handle. All are cracked, with the exception of the 2002 and 2003 which remain intact. All are loaded with seam and ball marks, are are 5 of the heaviest used Biggio's I have ever seen. When is the last time you have seen a Biggio bat like this on the market? Here are the pics:

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WOW! WOW! WOW! Now that's what I call pounded game used bats! Thanks for sharing those bats!

[dcrules01]

Chris awesome Biggio collection.He is a true gamer and your collection has to be the envy of many...

[eGameUsed]

Thanks Guys! I am very proud of my Biggio collection. Keep posting these photos! I love seeing the hammered bats!

[gamer35]

Chris, would you please respond to the emails that I have sent regarding the Manny SAM bat that you sold? I have sent numerous without a response. fantasybase4660@aol.com. Thanks

[eGameUsed]

gamer35,

This is a thread about hammered game used bats. BTW, I don't recall seeing any e-mails regarding the sammy bat. Also, it is sold. Does that answer all of your questions!

Thanks,

[autographedgamers]

I think I have photomatched it to Arods 400th homerun. Regardless the bat is demolished showing Arod use characteristics (pinetar/mota stick on the lower handle, heavy ballmarks and cleat marks)

[uwmrules09]

Here is my Derek Lee game used bat. It has some nice use to it.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/raytownkid09/Leebat1.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/raytownkid09/Leebat2.jpg

[autographedgamers]

Here are the pics.

[gamer35]

I am aware what this thread is about, but you refuse to answer my questions through other forms, so I figured I would address it here now since I had your attention.

And it was about the Manny Ramirez SAM bat that you sold.

I have sent you an email.

[3arod13]

Here are the pics.

Close, but you can see on the pic of one bat, the top ball mark is a lot lower that the other one (one is actually touching the letters)

However, as stated, it's still a nice gamer.

[eGameUsed]

gamer35,

I did receive your e-mail and I replied! In regards to the Manny 2006 Sam bat you purchased, I sold the bat as a late season 2006 bat. I forwarded you the original e-mail I sent you on 11/23/2006 when you asked about more details and photos. Your attempt to match a bat used prior to the 2006 All-Star game would not have seen this type of bat as it was used late season. Please reread the original e-mail for any details and let me know if you have any further questions! I did note that your e-mail has changed since the original sale, so please verify you were e-mailing the correct address.

As always, my phone number is posted! This is done to eliminate the "you didn't respond to my e-mail" issue. Please feel free to call if you or anyone else does not receive a reply in an acceptable time period. I would also encourage you to check the reliability of your e-mail. Your e-mail address appears to have changed within the last year; mine has not! Finally, please create a separate thread in the future to get my attention! Please do not hijack a very good thread others are involved in!

Now, back to heavily pounded game used bats!

Thanks,

[autographedgamers]

3 arod 13. That first pic with the clear ballmarks was taken way before this bat was finished being used. You can see the initial pine tar was whitish and later on it becomes brown. Also, many ballmarks are superimposed upon each other so its hard to pinpoint ballmarks in the center or the barrell. The one ballmark adjacent to the powerized logo seems to be the same size/shape with the same exact position. What do you think?

Rob

[3arod13]

3 arod 13. That first pic with the clear ballmarks was taken way before this bat was finished being used. You can see the initial pine tar was whitish and later on it becomes brown. Also, many ballmarks are superimposed upon each other so its hard to pinpoint ballmarks in the center or the barrell. The one ballmark adjacent to the powerized logo seems to be the same size/shape with the same exact position. What do you think?

Rob

Rob, it could be. Difficult to tell. Maybe I'll look to see if I can find better/clear pics. Not matter what, nice bat!

[oldworth]

Cool seeing that letter from Bill Steele. I worked for his brother for a few years and he's a close family friend. Bill lived in New York working for Rawlings/Adirondack the last I heard and I guess he went to St.L when Rawlings, Worth, etc all got bought out.

[Carlevv]

3arod13, give me your email address please. I'd like to talk off the record to you. No hurry.

[3arod13]

3arod13, give me your email address please. I'd like to talk off the record to you. No hurry.

arod13tb@yahoo.com

[3arod13]

Cool seeing that letter from Bill Steele. I worked for his brother for a few years and he's a close family friend. Bill lived in New York working for Rawlings/Adirondack the last I heard and I guess he went to St.L when Rawlings, Worth, etc all got bought out.

Bill Steele is a really nice guy. Took a long time to get the letter from him, as he stated on numerous occasions how busy he was. However, it was well worth the wait. To have a letter stating that arod only ordered 12 bats of this model, makes the bat pretty rare. Especially considering it's a HR bat.

[3arod13]

3arod13, give me your email address please. I'd like to talk off the record to you. No hurry.

Emailed you this morning

[NegleyPirate]

Here's some pics of a Benito Santiago Old Hickory gamer with alot of use.
Thanks,

[NegleyPirate]

Here's some pics of one of my favorite gamers. Jason Bay signed NL Roy '04. I got it signed April 16, 2005 in person at the Robert Morris Show. Enjoy!

[NegleyPirate]

These bat pic's are for Bobby & Jon the King's of Manny Ramirez gamer's. Here is pic's of my only Manny bat. Gamer from his Cleveland Indian days.
Thanks,

[NegleyPirate]

Here's is some pic's of my 2006 A.Soriano Washington Nat's gamer. The one player the Yank's should of kept. I wish my Pirate's had a player like this. Enjoy this pic's. Sorry for all the postings in a row.

[NegleyPirate]

Vladimir Guerrero Gamer from his Expos day's. The bat has a ton of tar,marks,etc. with MLB hologram.

[eGameUsed]

Mike,

Awesome bats! Like the Manny bat especially. Thanks for posting!

[Carlevv]

Not to be a stickler but why does the SORI have more use on the trademark then the handle? Just curious.....

[eGameUsed]

When Jeff Kent was with the Astros in 2003 and 2004, at one point I had 13 of his Astros bats. I kept all but one, the most pounded Kent bat, and a Select Maple (one of only 3 Select Maples I had seen on his from 2004). Here are some pics:

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[eGameUsed]

Here is another. A 2007 Luke Scott Opening Day Bat. Luke used this bat from Monday, 4/2/2007 until Saturday, 4/7/2007 when it cracked. Luke logs every pitch, pitcher, at bat result in a log book. He is incredibly meticulous and recalls getting an inside pitch that cracked the bat. Enjoy!

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[3arod13]

When Jeff Kent was with the Astros in 2003 and 2004, at one point I had 13 of his Astros bats. I kept all but one, the most pounded Kent bat, and a Select Maple (one of only 3 Select Maples I had seen on his from 2004). Here are some pics:

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Awesome Jeff Kent Gamer. Super nice use! Thanks to everyone sharing their pounded gamers. I'm jealous!

[brianborsch]

Is there really only two types of ball mark colors? I have seen green and light blue and also a dark blue? What is the difference? I heard green is typically from BP balls and light blue is from game balls. But what is dark blue from?

[jon_8_us]

These bat pic's are for Bobby & Jon the King's of Manny Ramirez gamer's. Here is pic's of my only Manny bat. Gamer from his Cleveland Indian days.
Thanks,

If you ever decide to sell this bat you know who to call!Very nice...
jon

[staindsox]

I would assume the light blue is from baseball's when they used to have league president's names on the balls and the dark blue/almost black marks are from Selig balls. The ink color seemed to change some when they made the switch.

Chris

[Carlevv]

I really need to figure out how to take pics and put them on my computer. I have some sweet bats i'd like to share with you all. That Kent bat is what a gamer is all about. Has to be as good as his bats get.

[BULBUS]

He are some pictures of my Jeter bat. I got it from Steiners Auction a couple of years ago:

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[gameusedbat.com]

This Sosa bat has such good use characteristics! HR #601 and counting...Go Slammin' Sammy!

[GameBats]

He are some pictures of my Jeter bat. I got it from Steiners Auction a couple of years ago:

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Bulbus, Your Jeter Bat is perfect! The pine tar application is spot on for Jeter. You can see exactly where his hands gripped the bat. I wouldn't purchase a Jeter bat without the "rings" of pine tar as your bat displays. Have you cosidered having the handle repaired?

[tigerhidden]

Ausmus bat

[BULBUS]

gamebats,
i usually repair my own bats, but i think i'm going to leave this one alone. jeter used this bat for a while and stopped once he cracked it. i think i like it the way it is. however, the crack does squeeze together nicely and could be repaired to make it hardly noticeable.

[gameused]

Here's a 2003 Edgar Martinez bat with tons or tar and nice ballmarks.

Bobby

[eGameUsed]

Bobby,

That is awesome! That makes Goerge Brett's bat look just fine! Nice piece!

[10thMan]

Here`s my 2006 Vladi Easton Gamer. I have a `98 Vladi Sam Bat that has very heavy use, innumerable Seam marks, is 35 inches & signed, the black color makes pics difficult though. I enjoy your Bat pics...
Sean

[kingjammy24]

my 1990 cecil fielder. the 51 HR season. (back before everyone started hitting 45+). fielder gave the bat to opposing pitcher duane ward after a jays/tigers game and inscribed it to him "d. all in my kitchen. all the best. big daddy". i got it from ward.

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3376/fielder1rn9.jpg
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4364/fielder2zi1.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8458/fielder3zi7.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4517/fielder4vv8.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9544/fielder5mv6.jpg

rudy.

[Carlevv]

Rudi great bat. I love seeing bats from the 90's when they werent so popular. Cecil was one of my favorite guys back in the day. Always smiling and joking around and was one of the biggest tippers of his time. Price was always with him wherever he went on the road. How times have changed. Sad, sad story about Big Daddy.

[Carlevv]

Rudi great bat. I love seeing bats from the 90's when they werent so popular. Cecil was one of my favorite guys back in the day. Always smiling and joking around and was one of the biggest tippers of his time. Price was always with him wherever he went on the road. How times have changed. Sad, sad story about Big Daddy.
Sorry, Prince would be with him not PRICE!

[autographedgamers]

My jeter bat.

[Nnunnari]

Here's some pics of my Manny bat hammered w/ use
Nickhttp://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z34/Nnunnari/L1000336.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z34/Nnunnari/L1000339.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z34/Nnunnari/L1000338.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z34/Nnunnari/L1000337.jpg

[3arod13]

My jeter bat.

Nice Jeter gamer with a beautiful signature! Nice!!

[indyred]

anyone get any new pounded bats?

[thomecollector]

Here's a Thome early model Cooper with some use..........

[eGameUsed]

Picked up another Biggio bat last month. Some of the deepest seam marks I have ever seen on a bat with the exception of a Vladimir Guerrero bat. Bat has great weight marks and even some boning on the top side of the barrel which is usually only seen on select Biggio bats. The knob on this bat has also been sanded down more that normal for Craig. Tar completely intact. I was pleased to pick this one up. Bat dates to the 2002-03 season.

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[harpt]

Holy Cow!

That's a great bat!

[eGameUsed]

Harpt,

Thanks! That is what a Biggio bat should be like. There is so much Biggio junk out there now that his bat prices for quality bats are in excess of $1000, and as high as $3000. I wonder what will happen one day to all those bats he has kept?

Thanks,

[bigtruck260]

Here is the most hammered bat I own. It is from Ray Lankford. I am pretty sure this is/was a BP bat, as the other ones I own do not show 1/3 of the use on this one...this thing is blasted with cleat marks, ink, deep seam marks...and everything else. I LOVE it. It really shows what an angry player Ray was. He never got the respect he deserved.

Enjoy.

[JasonHalliburton]

Alfonso Soriano 2006 40/40/40 bat.

[Vintagedeputy]

bigtruck - please tell me how you photographed that bat. The detail is amazing!

[bigtruck260]

bigtruck - please tell me how you photographed that bat. The detail is amazing!


You like that? Good. I like it too...it really helps when I catalog them in my database.

I use a Kodak EasyShare on 6.1MP - there is a close-up function for items less than 18 inches away...I could blow this up to a poster and the detail remains. The camera was inexpensive, really ($250-300).

[grandpahoo]

Every time this gets bumped back to the top, I see the title and think it says "would love to see anyone's ass pounded with game used bat." I wonder what that's all about.

[Vintagedeputy]

Freudian slip? :)

[joecoco]

so i am a complete fan of bats that are destroyed with pine tar. i know that there was a thread a while ago with pounded bats, but i would like to see some with a lot of pine tar, regardless of use:) once i figure out how to work my new camera, i will put a few of mine up! - joe

[bigtruck260]

I expect to see some Brett's, Mark Grace, Soriano and Posadas....

Dave

[bubbrubb25]

This is my cousins bat Jeff Manto not sure what year the bats from I didnt do much research I also have one of his Rockies bats.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t99/bubbrubb25/GAME%20USED/9bfd_1.jpg

[10thMan]

1997 Pudge Bat...If I had a better camera i`d post some better stuff. They get "heavier" than this, good thread, thought i`d take the bait. I`d like to see some too!
Sean

[gameused]

Manny Ramirez 2007 Sam Bat and Edgar Martinez 2003 LVS.

[Vintagedeputy]

My 2007 Posada bat isn't that bad at all as far as pine tar goes but here's my 2003 Mark Grace gamer, I call it my chocolate pudding bat. As a side not, Grace gave the bat to former pitcher Scott Service who in turn gave it to a police officer. I bought the bat from the officer. I wrote Scott Service about the bat and he confirmed that Grace did in fact give it to him at the end of the season.

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/8073/gracebatkb3.png

[Birdbats]

Here's a Mark Grace bat I used to own.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Bats/Gracetar.jpg

[Vintagedeputy]

Nice one Jeff!

He really coats that stuff on!

Jim

[TFig27]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/tfig27/IMG_2683.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/tfig27/IMG_2684.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/tfig27/IMG_2686.jpg

[bigtruck260]

I remember seeing Jeff's Grace bat a few years ago at a show. That thing had twigs and rocks all over it. Funny thing about Grace is I don't remember him wearing batting gloves...his uniforms must have been disgusting.

Anyone have something of Pete Incavilia? I saw him literally dunk his handle into a bucket one time.

Dave

[tym]

Here is my Edgar from 2003
http://www.friendsofcff.com/images/baseball/the_hall/P1010900.JPG
Regards,
Ty

Visit the Mariners Online Museum....www.FriendsOfCFF.com (http://www.FriendsOfCFF.com)

[eGameUsed]

Here are a few from my collection:

2002-03 Craig Biggio Astros Bat
Astros clubhouse people are known for wipping off a lot of Biggio's tar when the bat get out. This one made it uncracked and unwiped.

8446

1995 Jerry Goff Astros Bat
One of my favorite Astros bats because it has great eye appeal.

8448

1992 Juan Guerrero Astros Bat
Not the biggest star, but he sure knew how to add the tar and tape.

8449

1992 Pete Incaviglia Astros Bat
Someone asked for it, and here it is. He did pur tar on everything he used, and especially this bat. I have never seen another one like this.

8450

And last but not least (but not from my Astros Collection),

2006 Alfonso Soriano Nationals Bat
From his 40/40/40 season, photomatched, and one of the best Soriano bats around, plus PSA/DNA 9.5. Thanks Andrew!

8447

Enjoy!

[3arod13]

Here are a few from my collection:

2002-03 Craig Biggio Astros Bat
Astros clubhouse people are known for wipping off a lot of Biggio's tar when the bat get out. This one made it uncracked and unwiped.

9919

1995 Jerry Goff Astros Bat
One of my favorite Astros bats because it has great eye appeal.

9921

1992 Juan Guerrero Astros Bat
Not the biggest star, but he sure knew how to add the tar and tape.

9922

1992 Pete Incaviglia Astros Bat
Someone asked for it, and here it is. He did pur tar on everything he used, and especially this bat. I have never seen another one like this.

9923

And last but not least (but not from my Astros Collection),

2006 Alfonso Soriano Nationals Bat
From his 40/40/40 season, photomatched, and one of the best Soriano bats around, plus PSA/DNA 9.5. Thanks Andrew!

9920

Enjoy!

WOW! THOSE ARE SOME AWESOME GAMERS! REALLY NICE!!

[metsbats]

Not a lot of tar by modern day standards but old Keith could always give George Brett a run for his money in the 80's when it came to using pine tar.

David

[big10champ]

Doug Mientkiewicz

[AROD313]

This is the most tar I have ever seen on an Arod bat it's sweeeet! Also have a couple nice Vladimir Guerrero bats he's always good for some Tar. Great thread!

[Game Used Bats]

Hi AROD313,

Can you please contact me at Richardsona742@aol.com. I have a question I would like to ask you regarding one of your bats.

Thanks,

Anthony

[bagbig]

Are the Vlad Guerrero bats or the Arod bat for sale???

[gameused]

Vladimir Guerrero and Wily Mo Pena:

[joecoco]

great bats guys!
the astros clubhouse attendants use to wipe off the pine tar
before the bats got out! :( what the heck is the reason for that?
I wonder if any other clubhouse attendants do that? yankees?
likely not seeing the posada bats.... joe

[eGameUsed]

I think it was just for Biggio bats. I heard it from Astros team personnel. He might have even done it himself. Biggio is not the friendliest for game used collectors. I think he started collecting items from his career for his family maybe 5 to 7 years ago. He sort-of frowns upon people like me. There are some items, such as my 1990 Biggio Home and 1999 Biggio Home that he really gave me a nasty look at.

[frikativ54]

Biggio is not the friendliest for game used collectors....He sort-of frowns upon people like me. There are some items, such as my 1990 Biggio Home and 1999 Biggio Home that he really gave me a nasty look at.

Wow!?!? What is the reason for him frowning on game used collectors?
It just seems a bit odd; players should be happy that people admire them enough to collect their g/u items. What happened?

[Nnunnari]

Here's my A-Rod gamer from '03, covered in tar and mota stick

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nunnari19/L1000405.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nunnari19/L1000406.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nunnari19/L1000407.jpg

[eGameUsed]

Wow!?!? What is the reason for him frowning on game used collectors?
It just seems a bit odd; players should be happy that people admire them enough to collect their g/u items. What happened?

Leslie,

I honestly have no idea. My only theory is that he has become a collector of his own personal items in recent years. I know three other people (that purchased bats from me) that had the same experience when getting their bats signed. He usually gives off a very negative vibe and will often place a very small signature. Puzzles me, but that is how he is!

Thanks,

[frikativ54]

Leslie,

I honestly have no idea. My only theory is that he has become a collector of his own personal items in recent years. I know three other people (that purchased bats from me) that had the same experience when getting their bats signed. He usually gives off a very negative vibe and will often place a very small signature. Puzzles me, but that is how he is!

Thanks,

Is he like that only with game used items, or just in general? I met Bidge once when I was at what is now Chase Field in Arizona. He was nice enough to sign a ball for me, but seemed quite brusque. Is that just the way he is?

[joecoco]

the pride of my collection:D

[Jags Fan Dan]

I just wanted to bump this thread back up, as I love the pounded bat photos!

[joecoco]

jewel of my collection:)

[zookerman182]

Just got this in today. Has been my holy grail ever since i saw it almost a year and a half ago. Its graded 9.5 by psa and also photomatched.


http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/zookerman182/P3060001.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/zookerman182/P3060003.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/zookerman182/P3060005.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/zookerman182/P3060004.jpg

[woodbat]

I would love to see pictures of anyone who has a game used bat (don't care what player) that's pounded with tremendous use. Not bats with just a lot of pine tar, but bats that you can tell a player has used it for a while.
Here is a Mike DiFelice AD bat from his 2002 Cardinal days.
Don
woodbat@bellsouth.net

[shoremen44]

While it's not puonded like some of the others... My Pujols is one of my favorties, and has great use for one of his bats

[indyred]

Bump for some new one's...

[Rob L]

Josh Arhart bat. He was with the Devil Rays minor league system for the last several years. His dad is a friend of mine.

[Jags Fan Dan]

Here is my Chris Stynes. It's riddled with clete marks and the bat was pounded until the grain separated too much to use anymore.

[Fnazxc0114]

Hank Blalock G/U Bat

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/jgrogers1978/aprilmay2008094.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/jgrogers1978/aprilmay2008093.jpg

[joecoco]

i just wanted to bump back this thread as i love seeing completely destroyed bats! let's see all the grain swelling, stich marks, ball marks and thick gobs of pine tar guys!! oh man, i am getting excited, i think i need professional help.... joe

[shoremen44]

My Tino Martinez game used Pujols bat

[CampWest]

Aaron Guiel bat, though it appears to have been used by his former teammate, Abraham Nunez, based on the markings on the knob.

http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/GuielFull.jpg

http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/GuielKnob.jpg

[Sheffield11]

I just picked up this beltran gu 07 bat from steiner. It shows tremendous use and has a small crack. i was able to photomatch it to at least 3 games in which beltran got 4 hits a double and 2 RBI. here are the pics. Would love to see other pounded photomatched bats.

[eGameUsed]

Here is my 2004 Beltran photomatches bat. The photo is from Friday, 8/27/2004. The caption of the photo reads "Carlos Beltran of the Houston Astros hit his 1st of 2 Home Runs of the day versus the Cubs on Friday." Of all the bats I have been able to photomatch, this one is the best! No questions here.

12619

12620

12621

12622

[HENMICK44]

Joe I Know Your Looking For Mientkiewicz Bats But Do You Have Any You Would Be Willing To Sell???????? henmick44@optonline.net

[shoremen44]

My heavier tarred bats

'93 Tettleton
'02 Tino Martinez Pujols
Ryan Howard

[joecoco]

Sorry HENMICK, I don't have too many and patiently waited a few years for my favorite ones to surface. Wish I could be of more help. Great luck- Joe

[joecoco]

There is currently a nice Mientkiewicz bat up on ebay. I think it has something like 29 days to go? I hope that helps you somewhat:) - Joe

[HENMICK44]

Thanks Joe, Its A Littel Much Though!!!!!!!!!

[joecoco]

I know this thread has been done before, but I would love to see the new pounded bats you guys have picked up. You know what I mean, pine tar, seam marks, ball marks, etc.... Happy holidays to all! - Joe Coco

[marinersbaseballfan21]

Reed Johnson game used Old Hickory!!! By far my favorite bat I own, covered with tar and ball marks!! GREAT thread!!

[marinersbaseballfan21]

Let's see some more of these bats!!!

[camarokids]

bump, this thread has been in hiding for awhile....

[marinersbaseballfan21]

I put these pics on a similar thread, but I'm so excited about this bat I'll put it on here to. Reed Johnson is one of my favorite players, and one of the biggest hustlers in the bigs.

[AWA85]

You wouldn't think one of my most pounded bats would be a pitchers bat, but I have to say my Bronson Arroyo bat is one of my favorites.

[joecoco]

Hey guys. A little while ago i posted a thread looking to see all the beaten-up, heavily pine tarred bats out there. I thought I would bring it back as I love to see destroyed bats. Let's see what you all got! Thanks a lot - Joe

[panthrotc]

96' McGwire Gamer-

Barrel

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/DSC04559.jpg


08' Longoria

Barrel

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/Evan%20Longoria/Memorabilia/98019.jpg

[platinum1]

Here is my Alexei Ramirez bat.
I just love how it looks

[rwoodsbats]

One of my Edgar game bats
30655

[JMJ24]

Here are 2 Vladimir Guerrero bats and a Russell Martin that have a ton of use and a ton of tar.

Jeremy

[gameused]

Photo matched Dustin Pedroia 2009 blonde LVS P156 bat, bat is hammered with game use and tar. Only two P156 models were made for Pedroia in 2009.

[gameused]

Photo matched Manny Ramirez 2009 SSK bat, heavy pine tar and hammered with seam impressions on the barrel.

[Masimen]

Here are a couple of my heavier tarred Posada bats.

[Nnunnari]

sweet vlad bats Jeremy!

[JMJ24]

Nick-
Thanks. Here is another Vladimir Guerrero and 2 Manny Ramirez bats with nice tar and heavy use. Vlad's career homerun #375

Jeremy

[Nnunnari]

Nice bats, how many Vlads do you have?

[JMJ24]

Nice bats, how many Vlads do you have?

Nick -
Those are the only three that I have but always looking for more!

Jeremy

[Nnunnari]

very nice finds Jeremy, Vlad's one of my all-time favorites and unfortunately there's alot of phony bats of his out there, those are legit!

[Manram]

Photo matched Dustin Pedroia 2009 blonde LVS P156 bat, bat is hammered with game use and tar. Only two P156 models were made for Pedroia in 2009.

Bobby,

This pedroia bat is amazing. Never seen one with as much use, and greta pine tar. As usual great bo sox pick up

[AWA85]

A bat that I overpaid for because of all the use, probably will never part with it due to the price paid. If only the player ended up as being as great as the bat.

Wily Mo Pena bat, even has a little grass still attached to the tar.

[thegoodz15]

Nick Swisher-licious

[thegoodz15]

1965 Mickey Mantle vintage pounded use D113 with letter from NY Yankees

[thegoodz15]

Roberto Clemente vintage Forbes Field poundage

[thegoodz15]

The nicest A-Rod hammered to death with plenty of pine tar over the label

[thegoodz15]

David Wright - 15" of delicious pine tar; perfect DW gamer

[thegoodz15]

Robinson Cano - one of the nicest rookie Cano bats to be found

[justinbittner220]

JMJ24,
Contact me. I just joined to get some info. lol I promise I'm not a stalker. How'd you verify the HR 375 bat? I have a couple hammered Vlad bats too. justinbittner220@hotmail.com

[CampWest]

If you ever get to KC for a Royals game, make sure you go to the Royals HOF display in Left Field. The highlight is the bat and ball from George Brett's 3000th hit - as a GU collector, viewing this bat is worth the admission to the stadium - especially if you get the $8 seats. This is the most annhialated disgusting bat I have ever come across. Its beautiful. Compare that to Gwynn changing bats every hit. This thing is just a dream... I'd sell everything I own (TVs, appliances, furniture, clothes) to get this bat - if it ever were for sale... This thing is way more tarred than the "pine tar incident" bat.

Bad cell phone pics, but you get the idea. I'll have to take my camera some day and get good pics of it.

http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/brett3000hithandle.jpg


http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/brett3000hitbarrel.jpg

[MichaelofSF]

Wes,
not necessarily a better pic, but here is Brett's 3000 hit bat from when it was in his restaurant. As far as baseball goes, this would be my holy grail item as well

[spartanservitto]

The best Texas Arod gamer I have ever seen....

[spartanservitto]

I'm gonna have to agree with gamers assesment here.This is not a regular season game used bat.Although even though it's a spring training/BP bat i would give my left arm to have it!Very nice bat!
jon

I love that blonde manny bat, BP or not, beautiful bat.

-Tony

[spartanservitto]

Here is Castillo gamer from a while back... pretty amazing use.

[Krausmann]

Here's my 65-72 Norm Cash gamer. Loads of pine tar. - Tom

[vdsporty25]

Here is my Edgar Martinez 1996 gamer with moderate to heavy application of pine tar on the handle and lower barrel...

[vdsporty25]

Pedroia gamer from 2008 that fits both criteria for this thread so I thought I would post ...

[tylerkent22]

Albert Pujols Game Used Bat

[Masimen]

Posada 09 Mizuno. Still super sticky.

[Masimen]

And another Posada. This one from this year.

[danny_0_6]

This Is My 09 Posada Lvs 125th Anniversary Lots Of Tar And Cleat Marks.

[danny_0_6]

have to resize the pic

[danny_0_6]

Lets Try This Again ...

[thegoodz15]

hey danny, can you please let me know if your jorge posada game used bat is for sale...thanx so much......you can find some of my bats on this thread also...thegoodz15....thanx scott...email..thegoodz15@aol

[kudu]

Xavier Nady Padres era bat

37089

[tigerdale]

a pudge gamer from april of this season (2010)...tons of cleat marks all around the barrell & so much tar it covered all the tape...its thick!!....

[yankees506]

Thought id give this a bump, swisher A's pounded bat

[Masimen]

My latest Posada. This one is Nasty!

[gameused]

My latest Posada. This one is Nasty!

Steve,

That's one heck of a bat....I just love the way Posada slathers on pine tar.

Great pick up.....Bobby

[joecoco]

Great looking Posada bat! I just picked up the top two Glaus bats at the top of the pic and a recent Royals Mientkiewicz bat (my favorite player)

[Masimen]

Great looking Posada bat! I just picked up the top two Glaus bats at the top of the pic and a recent Royals Mientkiewicz bat (my favorite player)

Sometimes I think Glaus and Mientkewicz give Posada a run for his money in the Pine tar department. Nice pickups!

[AutographAddiction]

Speaking of Glaus...

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s152/1234tls/IMG_18091.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s152/1234tls/IMG_1818.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s152/1234tls/IMG_1813.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s152/1234tls/IMG_18201-1.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s152/1234tls/2010-12-5h.jpg

[tigerdale]

My latest Posada. This one is Nasty!
what an awesome bat!!!!!!!!!!

[panthrotc]

2001 HR McGwire
Mota Tar
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/576003.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/576001.jpg

[JMJ24]

I thought I would give this thread another bump and share some more heavily used bats.

Jeremy

[3arod13]

I thought I would give this thread another bump and share some more heavily used bats.

Jeremy

Nice bats! Love seeing bats with so much use on them!

[gameused]

David Ortiz 2011 Marucci bat. Ortiz clubbed a total of 3 HR's in August with this bat.

22nd HR (371 career) 8/8/11 vs Twins
23rd HR (372 career) 8/10/11 vs Twins
24th HR (373 career) 8/12/11 vs Mariners (video matched)

Thanks, Bobby
hawaii_five0@yahoo.com

[gorilla777]

Here are a few,


Johnny Bench 1970
George Brett '87-'89
Robinson Cano '05 Rookie
Johnny Bench 1976
Johnny Bench Rookie
George Brett '77

[cammy collector]

I'm going to ask a stupid question.. I see a lot of these bats are described as having "cleat marks". I'm wondering how a bat gets cleat marks on it? The only thing I can think of is the cleats are in the bat bag with the bat?

[ironmanfan]

I'm going to ask a stupid question.. I see a lot of these bats are described as having "cleat marks". I'm wondering how a bat gets cleat marks on it? The only thing I can think of is the cleats are in the bat bag with the bat?

Cleat marks are generally there from a player knocking the barrel of the bat against his cleats to clean them out (Cal Ripken was known to do this often).

[BULBUS]

I'm going to ask a stupid question.. I see a lot of these bats are described as having "cleat marks". I'm wondering how a bat gets cleat marks on it? The only thing I can think of is the cleats are in the bat bag with the bat?

Players bang the bat on their cleats (kick the bat) to knock the dirt/maud out of their cleats, thus leaving indents in the bat.

[maverick14]

Cleat marks are generally there from a player knocking the barrel of the bat against his cleats to clean them out (Cal Ripken was known to do this often).

Brett Gardner does this alot as well. I have 2 Gardner bats and the handles have been beaten on his cleats relentlessly.

[godwulf]

I'll have to dig out my two Johnny Estrada bats, that I bought in 2006 - he used them in Arizona that year - and post some photos. The pine tar is so deep on these things, I swear it is still sticky after more than five years. I have a bat Luis Gonzalez used in LA that is almost as bad.

[coletrain98]

here are a couple of Luis Jimenez bats lots of tape and tar

[coletrain98]

forgot 1

[3arod13]

2009 Alex Rodriguez Game Used Bat.

[CampWest]

This thread seemed the best place to share this video, relating to the application of pine tar to a bat... :D :p

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25645247&topic_id=&c_id=kc&tcid=vpp_copy_25645247&v=3