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onlyalbert
08-25-2013, 06:21 PM
OK, this bat was auth to being broken in the 4th inning on 5-3-13. On 5-1-13 he hit his 341st HR. The bat has a small G written in the barrel end. Never seen that before on any other Beltran bats. Assume it means "game". So I think I have a match on the G and on 2 ball marks on the end of the knob. Plus the timing of the use would make sense to me. Any thoughts? Thanks.

flota89
08-25-2013, 06:50 PM
Looks like a match to me. If you're interested in moving it, let me know.

onlyalbert
08-26-2013, 02:00 PM
136 views and only 1 person has an opinion?! Hard to believe!! Help!

Nnunnari
08-26-2013, 03:09 PM
Jason-
I don't think the photos provided qualify as a true "photo match" but it sure does appear to be the same bat. I would try to pull some other photos from that at bat/game. Nice bat nonetheless.

onlyalbert
08-26-2013, 03:24 PM
Jason-
I don't think the photos provided qualify as a true "photo match" but it sure does appear to be the same bat. I would try to pull some other photos from that at bat/game. Nice bat nonetheless.

I used these as they were the actual AB and were very hard to get as he was always in motion. I will look at some other ABs during the game, but then if they are not of the actual AB would they be any better? I think it is pretty common for players to use the same bat an entire game, and I think most use the same bat until it breaks....not all mind you, but from my matching experience that seems to be a common practice. That G makes me 99%....but that is not 100.

Phil316
08-26-2013, 07:36 PM
Jason-
I don't think the photos provided qualify as a true "photo match" but it sure does appear to be the same bat. I would try to pull some other photos from that at bat/game. Nice bat nonetheless.

I concur.

MichaelofSF
08-26-2013, 09:01 PM
Jason,
Beautiful looking bat! Like Nick said, possibly the same bat but I wouldn't call it a photo match as it is not definite. To me a photo match means you don't have to ask because it is a no doubter. That being said it probably is the same bat, BUT I wouldn't call the "G" a unique mark as there appears to be a similar mark on bats used after your bat was broken.

may 7th http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/168283825-carlos-beltran-of-the-st-louis-cardinals-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=GkZZ8bf5zL1ZiijUmxa7Qeq1o%2bpiosRJVicZxe%2bnIA0T N1aQw1vtL3aoUQQfbD5SAQrMXGzEwOY%2f52DqJX2n5w%3d%3d

may 8th http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/169248200-carlos-beltran-of-the-st-louis-cardinals-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=GkZZ8bf5zL1ZiijUmxa7Qbd2z1rOgO8UXES2qg7WHboOJUoY cZcBQl5YgpnvkTW%2bFqOIKAO%2bM8aYwZxsnVYqMQ%3d%3d

Great looking bat and if you ever want to move it and Tyler passes on it let me know

onlyalbert
08-26-2013, 11:11 PM
Jason,
Beautiful looking bat! Like Nick said, possibly the same bat but I wouldn't call it a photo match as it is not definite. To me a photo match means you don't have to ask because it is a no doubter. That being said it probably is the same bat, BUT I wouldn't call the "G" a unique mark as there appears to be a similar mark on bats used after your bat was broken.

may 7th http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/168283825-carlos-beltran-of-the-st-louis-cardinals-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=GkZZ8bf5zL1ZiijUmxa7Qeq1o%2bpiosRJVicZxe%2bnIA0T N1aQw1vtL3aoUQQfbD5SAQrMXGzEwOY%2f52DqJX2n5w%3d%3d

may 8th http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/169248200-carlos-beltran-of-the-st-louis-cardinals-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=GkZZ8bf5zL1ZiijUmxa7Qbd2z1rOgO8UXES2qg7WHboOJUoY cZcBQl5YgpnvkTW%2bFqOIKAO%2bM8aYwZxsnVYqMQ%3d%3d

Great looking bat and if you ever want to move it and Tyler passes on it let me know

Mike, you've got mail.

spartanservitto
08-27-2013, 03:59 AM
There is another matching mark in the pinetar, look directly below the mark you have circled, there is a matching splotch with smeared or missing tar.

-Tony

onlyalbert
08-27-2013, 07:25 PM
Updated photo with the mark Tony pointed out.

onlyalbert
08-27-2013, 09:56 PM
I know I know I may be beating a dead horse here, but how about this?

spartanservitto
08-28-2013, 06:57 AM
You're also missing I think the smudge of the tar mid barrel, matches both photos.

-Tony

sportsnbikes
07-23-2014, 08:19 PM
Did you sell this bat? I've seen it in eBay over the last month from a few different sellers and the prices are always different. It seems like it's going up.

onlyalbert
07-23-2014, 08:52 PM
Did you sell this bat? I've seen it in eBay over the last month from a few different sellers and the prices are always different. It seems like it's going up.

Hahaha I just saw the ebay listing.....guess I sold it too cheap! Yes, I sold it to a fellow forum member who then sold it at a loss due to a move. I'm guessing the lister on ebay is the one he sold it to. Crazy! I do have another non HR photomatched Beltran and an uncracked one that might be matched if you want one at a more reasonable price.

Game Used Bats
07-23-2014, 10:34 PM
Hi,

Would be interested in uncracked Beltran. Can you email photos to RichardsonA742@aol.com?

Thanks,

Anthony

sportsnbikes
07-24-2014, 01:13 PM
Hahaha I just saw the ebay listing.....guess I sold it too cheap! Yes, I sold it to a fellow forum member who then sold it at a loss due to a move. I'm guessing the lister on ebay is the one he sold it to. Crazy! I do have another non HR photomatched Beltran and an uncracked one that might be matched if you want one at a more reasonable price.

Yes for sure. My e-mail address is royalcollector1@yahoo.com

Enyouartist
07-24-2014, 02:46 PM
I would be interest as well. Please email me at enyouartist@yahoo.com

onlyalbert
07-25-2014, 09:19 PM
Hey guys I just now saw the activity on this thread. I'll get some pics of them out tonite. Sorry.