looking for a pete rose gu bat -mizuno 4192

[bscott]

I am interested in purchasing a Pete Rose Game Used Mizuno PR4192 bat. Prefer a bat with ring-taped handle, showing solid game use. A photomatched bat would be ideal. Thank you.

[maverick14]

http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7041&lotNo=81347&lotIdNo=423003

[bscott]

Thank you for the link.

Interesting to see what value the market will place on a Rose "corked" bat.

[maverick14]

No problem. There was another one in AmericanMemorabilia's last auction and its now again in this auction. Last time i checked it was around 4k in the last auction. Not sure if it hadn't met reserve or what not but its up for bidding again. Here's the link: http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=68088&c=%5CGame+Worn%2DUsed%5CBaseball%5C&t=Open&p=0&s=

I'd love to own a corked Pete Rose Mizuno more so than a non-corked bat, but can't afford it now.

[bscott]

thanks yet again.
yes, i agree. i would rather have the corked mizuno, but the cost may be prohibitive.

[schubert1970]

http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7041&lotNo=81347&lotIdNo=423003

Destined to be the best conversation piece in your collection, this late-career gamer exhibits tremendous use, with multitudes of ball marks and checking to the punished grain. The handle has been taped with five rings and a large spiral on the upper handle, each known Rose traits. In fact, the bat appears to be a match to the included cover of the August 19, 1985 Sports Illustrated </B>magazine, signed by Rose with the inscription "To Eric, Take Care of This Bat</B>." We've been informed that "Eric</B>" is Eric Gregg, former National League umpire. Length of thirty-four inches and weight of thirty-two ounces are correct as well. A silver sharpie signature on the barrel completes the package.

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[schubert1970]

Also, starting from the top down you can compare the distance between the 3rd and 4th ring. The SI pic shows a smaller space between the 3rd and 4th ring then on the actual bat offered by HA. Jut my opinion, curious to see what others say.

[maverick14]

I agree, it's most likely not a match. The SI is nothing but a style match really. None the less, awesome bat.

[tacprc]

fyi, I was the previous owner of this bat. Chuck