November Pickups

[jwal23]

Added a few more to my Evan Longoria collection...2011 game used hat is pounded with use...the story behind the ball goes like this....I was actually at this game and this ball was hit by Longoria for a single, it was thrown back in to the pitcher (Holland) and the very next pitch it was thrown into the dirt to Keppinger...ball was thrown into the dugout and authenticated as "pitch in the dirt to Keppinger by Holland). I've even verified it on MLB.TV, but haven't gotten a response from the MLB authentication people about adding to the description, but none the less an awesome piece that I'll always treasure

[gorilla777]

2009 Mariano Rivera signed GU glove


Ben

[flota89]

I haven't had the time to photograph, but in the last few months or so I've added to my 300 HR collection with the following bats:

2005 Larry Walker
2011 Miguel Tejada
2008 Carlos Delgado
2011 Carlos Beltran

I'll try to add some photos if I get the chance.

I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with in November.

-Tyler

[jbean023]

Picked up a few for the collection:

Tyler Colvin USA GU Batting Helmet-signed and insc
Geovany Soto 08 ROY GU uniform-signed and insc
Greg Halman GU WBC Cleats-signed and insc

[chakes89]

2009 Mariano Rivera signed GU glove


Ben

WHOA! NICE GLOVE!

[DJaeger22]

Just got this pair of 2004 Tyler Clippard Battle Creek Yankees cleats. Both say T-Clip 19 under the tongues.

[Masimen]

Nice 2 tone Larkin with great use.

[dplettn]

Added a few more to my Evan Longoria collection...2011 game used hat is pounded with use...the story behind the ball goes like this....I was actually at this game and this ball was hit by Longoria for a single, it was thrown back in to the pitcher (Holland) and the very next pitch it was thrown into the dirt to Keppinger...ball was thrown into the dugout and authenticated as "pitch in the dirt to Keppinger by Holland). I've even verified it on MLB.TV, but haven't gotten a response from the MLB authentication people about adding to the description, but none the less an awesome piece that I'll always treasure

Jwal23: MLB Authentication parameters do not allow for the authentication to be such amended even if there was constant video surveillance on the ball. The parameters on ball authentication to a relevant play strictly require the authenticator’s personal observation. Anyway, you aren’t alone in finding pleasure in your baseball for its real relevance (regardless of the relevant play being absent in the authentication). A few of my favorites are the same way, including one of my own November additions. Point is, when collecting for pleasure, your absolute knowledge of the item is the only knowledge that matters.

The primary focus of our ball collection is Joey Votto and he batted .389 in the 2012 NLDS. I’d hoped to get an authenticated “hit ball” but none of his seven hits were authenticated as “hits”. Fortunately, I was there in person for the four hits which happened at Great American Ball Park. Only one of those four hits reached the authenticator (after Zito walked the following batter in the 1st inning of game 4).

My advice to you after researching MLB authentication parameters in great detail…. Just be happy you know what you have… and grateful you were fortunate enough to obtain it. The only member of the game used community whose absolute knowledge about your ball matters is you. And you already have that.

Here is a picture of my Joey Votto 2012 NLDS hit ball, from the 1st inning of Game 4. It was Votto's 5th career postseason hit and I'm grateful to both know of and have it! I'm happy for your addition too.

[coxfan]

dplettn, your comments are well-put. We've discussed under various other topics the value of doing your own research on game-used balls, using the play-by-play of mlb.com, as well as video evidence. I keep a folder in which I record the observations and evidence I've found that tell me how my ball was previously used, and how it fits into the full flow of the game. Personally, I'm glad the authenticators are so strict. That gives me the fun of adding to my knowledge through my own work.

[tharuier]

Game used 67 Seminick Phillies road jersey, Plus 1973 GU Eugene Emeralds Hat.

1973 GU Greg Luzinski Phillies Jersey