Vladimir Guerrero 1st Rangers bat

[rangersfan1214]

I just purchased a Vladimir Guerrero bat and I was told that it was used in his 1st game with the Rangers. Which would be March 4, 2010 in Spring Training and I have put a few photos on here of what I belive to be a match and one that I need an opinion on. If anyone could give me any opinions it would be great! Or help me find some better photos from the first few spring training games. Thanks!

[Dach0sen0ne]

I don't see any match, maybe you can point out what you see.

[rangersfan1214]

On the first picture it is the black mark in the tar and how far up the trinity label the tar goes up. And on the second one it kind of looks like the marks are in the same spot. Also do you Vladimir experts think the autograph is authentic?

[Dach0sen0ne]

I'm pretty sure the ink spot is going to be on any maple bat to make sure the slope of the grain is OK and his pine tar application would probably look like that on most of his bats. I don't see where the marks match up on the other pics, but maybe some better pics of your bat would be helpful in ruling it out.

[spartanservitto]

I actually agree with you, but not off of these pictures.... if you look on getty the bat takes a beating throughout March. In late March, there are photos that look like a match do to the blue marks on the barrel, your photomatch is going to come on the first regular season game I bet.

Im too lazy to post right now the photos, but Its a nice bat. The photos you provided though don't show the match, its later, check March 18th-20th area.

-Tony

[rangersfan1214]

I looked at the photos o vladdys bat from the 18th through 20th and it looks like it has a ring on it. And I can't find a good match to the first regular season game?

[spartanservitto]

what does the knob look like?

-Tony

[rangersfan1214]

Here's the knob...

[spartanservitto]

Cant find a match, sorry man... Is it cracked? I watched his first AB for the rangers during the regular season, hes using that model, but I cant tell... it sounds like he cracks it on the first at bat though.

-Tony

[rangersfan1214]

It is cracked. I looked at clips from the first regular season game and in his first at bat isnt he using a two tone bat?

[spartanservitto]

I check MLBtv.com, I believe its the first game vs. KC, I thought it was blonde.

-Tony

[rangersfan1214]

Ok. Thanks for the help spartanservitto. Now I know there are some vladdy experts around here and I was just wondering if you guys thought this bat is legit. Does it show correct player charecteristics and use. And is the signature authentic?

[spartanservitto]

The bat is legit. No doubt. When it was used is up for debate... the knob having nothing isn't too concerning, mine doesnt have his number on it, and its photomatched. It's not too concerning. The autograph is legit which is a good sign. We know he ordered and used that model. I would be content with it. The only issue is when it was used.

-Tony

[Dach0sen0ne]

Rangers, post a pic of the barrel from the center label to the top of the barrel with the label/writing showing. Maybe I can find a match.

[rangersfan1214]

I dont actually have the bat in hand yet. I should get it this next Thursday or Friday. But I do have some good photo that the seller took. If you are able to find a match or have any questions you can email me at tgraeve@att.net.. Thanks!!

[rangersfan1214]

I found another photo from March 8, 2010 in spring training and if you look at the way the marks go then it actually looks like a match kind of.

[spartanservitto]

Could be. Just saying the March 5th bat, has a 27 on the knob. Maybe he had multiple ones.

-Tony

[rangersfan1214]

Yeah. I noticed that as I was looking through. It looks as if he used 2 bats in Spring training. One has a ring and one looks like mine, I believe the photo of the number on the knob is the bat with the ring