Photo match? Votto Game Used Bat

[Cleanupman1645]

I was wondering if anyone could help me learn how to find a photo match for a Votto game used item? I have a MLB authencated bat. FJ 485815. The authenticity says the bat was broke it a ground out but it has tons of use. I was wondering if I could tell if the bat was used the day before and if like to find a photo match of Joey using this bat?

Appreciate your help!

[Cleanupman1645]

Here are some pictures.

[TBM]

Getty Images is a good place to look for photos (http://www.gettyimages.com). Also If you have an MLB.tv account then you can look at the last two years of games and get screen shots. Can also ask here in the forums for help and/or services to photo match for you.

[TBM]

Here is one I found from August 2, 2011. Did not find one for August 3, 2011.

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/joey-votto-of-the-cincinnati-reds-waits-on-deck-as-edgar-renteria-a-picture-id120263924

[TBM]

I looked at August 1, 2 and 3 and the picture I posted earlier was the best I could find. I can not tell from you picture if they are the same or not. It is not from the authenticated at bat but players use bats for several games before they break. You can look back at some of the others series that the Reds played prior to this and see if you can find positive match from one or more games.

[Cleanupman1645]

Wow! Your so kind! I truly appreciate your help!! Thank you!

[Cleanupman1645]

Here are some more pics if someone wants to help...

[Cleanupman1645]

Another pic

[sportsnbikes]

You need to get footage from MLB.TV for the best shot at a match.

[TBM]

MLB.tv only goes back the last two seasons, therefore no MLB.tv footage to watch. This was a game from 2011. If I'm wrong then please let me know.

[Cleanupman1645]

Your correct, it's 2011. That's why I'm seaking some help.

[sportsnbikes]

AHHHH you are correct. I didn't even look at the date on the cert.

[Cleanupman1645]

Does this match?

[nicker10]

Here is the entire game on YouTube so you should be able to find the at bat it was broken in.



https://youtu.be/2kjNXQIRuoU

[Cleanupman1645]

I have a photo match picture from 7/31 but I cannot load a picture. The site Is telling me the file is too large. Anyway, got a video of the 7/31/11 game?

[Cleanupman1645]

This photo is from 7/28... He homered. I think it's a photo match. Thoughts?

[Cleanupman1645]

Non zoomed in pic

[Cleanupman1645]

Does anyone agree that this is my bat?

[TBM]

Yes I believe this is the same bat. I put all the pictures together, lined them up and highlighted three marks that are the same between them. I believe the bat to be photo matched.

[Dach0sen0ne]

I just saw TBM's post. haha

[TBM]

Thats alright Dach0sen0ne great minds think alike.

[Cleanupman1645]

You guys are awesome! Thank you both! Those are the same marks I was looking at. This means he hit at least two homers with the bat.