Show Us Your Nickname Bats!! [Archive]

Eric

08-06-2006, 09:40 PM

Hellooooooooooo Bat Collectors

I personally don't collect bats, but I noticed while scouring ebay and various auction catalogs that some players have their nickname engraved on their bats instead of their name. Seemed interesting, so I thought it might be fun to see what's out there.

Go ahead and show off photos of your bats with a player's nickname here!

Eric

metsbats

08-06-2006, 10:40 PM

How about a player nicknaming his "bat".

Robin Ventura used 33" P72 bats (shorter than his normal length gamers) which he dubbed "STUMPY" as the barrel of this gamer from the 2000 season demonstrates. I guess pulling a bat stamped STUMPY from the bat rack was easier than pulling out a measuring tape:D

012562

08-07-2006, 02:05 AM

Hi,

I don't have the ability to post images, yet I wanted to share a very unique nickname bat with the Forum. I have a signature model Louisville Slugger bat of Ike Blessitt, who played in a few games for the Detroit Tigers in September, 1972. He had a handful of at bats and his big league career was over. Instead of the bat saying "Ike Blessitt" or perhaps his legal name, instead it says in handwriting or signature form "The Blessitt One" that apparently was Ike's nickname.

I heard a story, and have never confirmed it, that Ike punched his manager, Billy Martin, and that was essentially the end of his Tigers career.

I have had this bat in my collection for a long time, and giggle each time I see this one.

Tom Duino
Aliso Viejo, CA

astros*bats

08-07-2006, 02:58 AM

Here's a Todd "HOT ROD" Hundley game used bat..

http://www.leftfieldcollectibles.com/lfc/leftfieldimages/451_hotrod.jpg (http://www.leftfieldcollectibles.com/lfc/leftfieldimages/451_hotrod.jpg)

astros*bats

08-07-2006, 03:00 AM

Just ended on eBay....Tim Bogar "AKA J. BOGAN" game used bat.

http://i10.ebayimg.com/05/i/07/df/cf/22_1.JPG

island_style

08-07-2006, 04:35 AM

I've never seen one, but I thought I read awhile back in an SCD issue that there was a Sosa Rawlings bat in the Cubs team store that had "Bruce Wayne" on the barrel.

My favorite, and also one that I'm trying to acquire, is Benny Agbayani's "Big Kahuna" bat from his Mets days.

ironmanfan

08-07-2006, 07:19 AM

Here are two Orioles nickname bats, the first being a 1990 LS bat from infielder Rene "Gonzo" Gonzalez and the other being a GU bat from outfielder Joe Orsulak (nickname "Slakman"). I had hoped to get the Orsulak bat signed over the weekend as he was supposed to make an appearance in York (PA) for the York Revolution (a new Independent team that will start play next season), but unfortunately he was ill and did not attend (all was not lost as I did get a couple autographs from Brooks Robinson & had my Al Bumbry gamer signed as well).

astros*bats

08-07-2006, 11:04 AM

A.J. Burnett rockin the "Marilyn Manson" bat:

http://i21.ebayimg.com/01/i/07/cd/1a/04_1.JPG

intheminors

08-07-2006, 10:12 PM

Not sure this is a nickname bat as much as it is an error but Carlos Beltran gave this to me when he was in Omaha with the Triple-A team there

sportscentury

08-07-2006, 10:15 PM

And the winner is...

A.J. Burnett rockin the "Marilyn Manson" bat:

http://i21.ebayimg.com/01/i/07/cd/1a/04_1.JPG

It's going to be hard to top this one!

Reid

Swoboda4

08-08-2006, 01:04 AM

Astros*bat,I was going to post this bat which I won.P.S. payment was sent today!
http://i10.ebayimg.com/05/i/07/df/cf/22_1.JPG

NFLELCollector

08-12-2006, 01:32 PM

Fun Topic!

Growing up in the SF Bay Area, I Recall Seeing "HACKMAN" Ingraved on the Barrell of Several Jeffrey Leonard Bats.

I have also Seen a Ken Griffey Jr. Bat with the Initials C.M.B. (Which Stands for "CASH MONEY BROTHERS".

If i can Find Anymore i will Repost.
Have a Great Day!

Eric

08-12-2006, 02:30 PM

There's a Jeff Leonard up on ebay. Here's the pic
1324

Interesting Description
In August 1987 there was a sport magazine with Roger Craig on the cover.Inside was a story on Jeff.The article talks about Jeff and his way,s.One was the fact that Jeff didnt like the catchers chatter and would alter his bats to let them know how he felt.Well this is a Black Adirondack Rawlings Hac Man Bat that is cracked and has the F+++ Y++ in the hollowed out top.The knob has HAC in Gold and the numbers 255B and 080 0 embetted in it.Also here is the magazine with Jeffs article and its in excellent shape.Hac was a true character and one of the fan favorites in the 1980,s in San Francisco.This was given to my son by Jeff in 88.This didnt get the airplay of Billy Ripkens 1989 Fleer card but it is still a great piece to have and is in print as well.I will send a scan of the word to those who ask for it.I will not have it up as the scan on ebay.

Here's the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/1988-Jeff-Leonard-F-Y-Rawlings-Bat-Mag-Giants_W0QQitemZ8808125810QQihZ005QQcategoryZ60596 QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Vintagedeputy

08-12-2006, 03:35 PM

I saw this one on ebay a few weeks ago....A Delino Deshields gamer.

"Bop"

http://i19.ebayimg.com/02/i/07/da/d4/04_2.JPG

metsbats

08-13-2006, 09:53 PM

There's a Jeff Leonard up on ebay. Here's the pic
1599

Interesting Description
In August 1987 there was a sport magazine with Roger Craig on the cover.Inside was a story on Jeff.The article talks about Jeff and his way,s.One was the fact that Jeff didnt like the catchers chatter and would alter his bats to let them know how he felt.Well this is a Black Adirondack Rawlings Hac Man Bat that is cracked and has the F+++ Y++ in the hollowed out top.The knob has HAC in Gold and the numbers 255B and 080 0 embetted in it.Also here is the magazine with Jeffs article and its in excellent shape.Hac was a true character and one of the fan favorites in the 1980,s in San Francisco.This was given to my son by Jeff in 88.This didnt get the airplay of Billy Ripkens 1989 Fleer card but it is still a great piece to have and is in print as well.I will send a scan of the word to those who ask for it.I will not have it up as the scan on ebay.

Here's the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/1988-Jeff-Leonard-F-Y-Rawlings-Bat-Mag-Giants_W0QQitemZ8808125810QQihZ005QQcategoryZ60596 QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This bat has 080 0 on the knob yet it has 87-89 Rawling labeling. "0" would make it an 1980 bat. I"m sure it's the seller really meant 080 8 which matches his title and the years Hac Man played w/ the Giants.

-David

012562

08-16-2006, 02:40 AM

Hi,

I ran across these nickname bats while cleaning up the past few days that I wanted to share:

1. D-Bat with the name "C-Low" on the bat and Florida Marlins team name that belonged to Mike Colangelo.

2. Carolina Clubs bat with the name "Fonzy" that belonged to Edgardo Alfonzo. I have also seen Rawlings bats of Alfonzo with this same nickname.

Sorry, again no photos are available.

Tom Duino
Aliso Viejo, CA

Birdbats

08-18-2006, 04:23 PM

Here are a few past and present Cardinals nickname bats. They include Jose Oquendo (Secret Weapon), Rheal Cormier (Frenchie), Delino DeShields (BOP), Craig Paquette (Pokey), Frank DiPino (Pizza Pino), Yadier Molina (R.I.P. Mami, a tribute to his deceased grandma), Royce Clayton (Ice), Jason Isringhausen (Izzy), Mike Timlin (Dawg) and Ken Dayley (Miss Dayley, ordered as a joke by equipment manager Buddy Bates).

Always looking for more Cardinals nickname bats. Most wanted bats include: "Boom Boom" on a Young bat (Ray Lankford), "Tank" (Thomas Howard) and "Pulse" (Bill Pulsipher).

http://webpages.charter.net/jeffscott/54/Nickname%20bats.JPG

Jeff
http://www.birdbats.com

sportscentury

08-18-2006, 05:45 PM

Jeff,

These are fantastic. My favorite is Jose Oquendo (Secret Weapon). I wouldn't have guessed this one!

Reid

cjosefy

09-01-2006, 06:01 PM

Brad Ausmus - "Bro"
http://www.hipstersunite.com/bossmus/images/Ausmus_Bro_Cracked_Close.jpg

Eric

06-02-2007, 08:52 PM

This was an interesting thread from a while back. Any new ones out there?

wllump52

06-03-2007, 12:44 PM

I am a Giants bat collector so the nickname bats I own include:

Rick Reschel -- "Big Daddy" -- LVS

Jeffrey Leonard-- "Hac Man" Worth and LVS

Kevin Mitchell- "Mitch" --LVS

Willie McCovey -- "Big Mac" H & B

Candy Maldonado -- "Candy Man" LVS

TNTtoys

06-03-2007, 03:17 PM

As a Mets collector but not a very big bat collector, I have managed to add 2 to my collection over the past couple of years --

a Todd Hundley bat that contains both his name and the "HOT ROD" nickname and an Edgardo Alfonzo bat with "FONZIE" on it. I have also seen Alfonzo bats labeled "FONZY" before too.

Not new additions to the list we have running here however.

I would however like to add a non-Mets bat to my collection because I always thought it was hilarious -- a Todd Helton bat with the label "Hillbilly"... John Taube has one for sale currently, but there are quite a few items higher on my wish list than this one...

http://www.digitalfm.com/gameusedbats/itemDetail.cfm?sku=3207

Number9

06-03-2007, 08:06 PM

Jeff Scott,
Cool Cards bats! Love the nicknames.
PS, have enjoyed checking in on your blog occasionally. Good stuff.

Mike

island_style

06-05-2007, 04:38 AM

Awhile back on eBay (too long ago for the auction to be viewed) I saw a game used Robinson Cano Rawlings bat that had "ROCA" on it (for RObinson CAno, I'm guessing). I don't know if it was brought up here or not, but has anyone seen a Cano nickname bat with ROCA?

Kind Regards,

Ron.

Rsamiano@aol.com

Eric

07-02-2007, 09:43 AM

Interesting nickname bat on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/TODD-HELTON-2005-GAME-USED-ROCKIES-BAT-HILLBILLY_W0QQitemZ190128366648QQihZ009QQcategoryZ 60596QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

4869

TNTtoys

07-02-2007, 10:02 AM

I would however like to add a non-Mets bat to my collection because I always thought it was hilarious -- a Todd Helton bat with the label "Hillbilly"... John Taube has one for sale currently, but there are quite a few items higher on my wish list than this one...

Interesting nickname bat on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/TODD-HELTON-2005-GAME-USED-ROCKIES-BAT-HILLBILLY_W0QQitemZ190128366648QQihZ009QQcategoryZ 60596QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

5842

Eric,

Thank you for the heads up!!! As you see from my earlier post, this is just the bat I have been looking for!

Regards
Nick

allstarsplus

08-15-2007, 07:47 PM

5707

A new pick up!!!!

Andrew
info@allstarsplus.com

Gabby8

08-16-2007, 09:12 PM

I used to work with the Marucci Bat Company. I'll see if I can get some interesting info on nicknames put on bats for Major Leaguers. Got to help make a big batch of bats for Beltran last year, which was cool.

big10champ

08-17-2007, 07:36 PM

Pedro Munoz nicknamed "Booger" by Kirby Puckett.

allstarsplus

01-27-2009, 05:41 PM

Wily Mo Pena!!!! We all need Mo Peace!!!!

20707

Masimen

01-27-2009, 05:59 PM

Here is an 06 Melky.

allstarsplus

01-27-2009, 06:56 PM

Wily Mo Pena!!!! We all need Mo Peace!!!!

18022

mnntwns24

01-27-2009, 06:59 PM

Nick Punto - The Poont

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/mnntwns24/Game%20Used/memorbilia004.jpg

SkubeBats

02-11-2009, 08:28 PM

Mat Gamel= Shoeless Gar

Metsfan808

02-12-2009, 05:48 AM

Here is my "FONZIE" Edgardo Alfonzo bat:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/AlfonzoBats5.jpg

MUSEOVEN

02-12-2009, 07:33 AM

HELLO: :)

johan santana.-
edgardo alfonzo.-

MUSEOVEN

02-12-2009, 07:34 AM

HELLO: :)

johan santana.-
edgardo alfonzo.-
SORRY ;)

MUSEOVEN

02-12-2009, 07:36 AM

SORRY ;)
AGAIN...

Metsfan808

02-12-2009, 08:09 AM

AGAIN...

Museoven, if you are ever looking to move one or all of those Fonzy bats please let me know!!

metsbats

08-27-2009, 10:50 PM

This is a Jerry Brown (GOV) nickname bat.

metsbats

08-27-2009, 11:17 PM

This is a Jerry Brown (GOV) nickname bat.

That's Jerry Browne (the baseball player ) verse Jerry Brown former governor of CA.

rwoodsbats

12-15-2009, 08:15 PM

This is one of my fav. game bats in my collection!
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TNTtoys

12-15-2009, 11:17 PM

Here are a few of mine...I never posted photos...

1. Bill "PULSE" Pulsipher

2. Todd "HOT ROD" Hundley

3. Edgardo "FONZIE" Alfonzo (I also have a "FONZY")

4. Brian "ICE" Giles

The 4th bat is a conversation piece because it was erroneously issued to current player Brian Giles when he arrived in Cleveland... however, the bat contained the signature (and nickname) of his namesake who played with the Mets in the early 80s.

mariner_gamers

12-16-2009, 05:57 PM

[quote=rwoodsbats;174979]This is one of my fav. game bats in my collection!

Some day I am going to get that bat and your little dog too!!! Bout time you started posting on here!!

MarinersFan34

12-17-2009, 02:26 PM

This is one of my fav. game bats in my collection!

Some day I am going to get that bat and your little dog too!!! Bout time you started posting on here!!

I have one of those too. It's always been one of those weird bats in the collection. Mine is just issued with no use at all. Mine has a silver center branding, while the name part is in gold, is yours the same?

Also, anyone know off hand how many of each were made?

CampWest

12-18-2009, 08:00 PM

Here are my first two nickname bats...

http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/nn1.jpg

http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/nn2.jpg

rwoodsbats

12-18-2009, 08:20 PM

Mine is in all gold and shows pretty good game use.

dcrules01

12-20-2009, 02:36 PM

The infamous Pulse bat :D

nationals2k9

07-22-2010, 09:17 AM

Manny Ramirez "MANOLO" Glomar bat with great use!!!

tylerkent22

07-28-2010, 05:12 AM

Justin Upton "J-Up" Marucci Bat

Game used during his AA stint with the Mobile Bay Bears.

tigerdale

08-12-2014, 07:14 AM

Here's an old thread worth bringing back to life for sure!!
This is a Yunel Escobar bat cracked in game 3 of last years ALDS....EL NINO!!

godwulf

08-12-2014, 04:30 PM

No photos available at the moment, but I have a '99 or '00 Matt Mantei black LS with "ICE" on the barrel, A 2008 Justin Upton Marucci with "J-UP", and two nick-named Gerardo Parra bats, both SSK's - an "El Yolo" from '09, and an "El Chamo" from 2011.