This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/24/2016
Kris Bryant's brilliant rookie campaign of 2015 saw his .275 with 26 homers and 99 RBI not only carry the Cubs to the post-season but also snag him the NL Rookie of the Year Award.
Presented here is Bryant’s uncracked 34 inch, 32 ounce Rawlings model KB23 bat showing evidence of excellent use from Spring training of 2015. Several ball marks and ball stitch impressions are visible on the right, front and back barrel. Ball marks include blue ink transfers and white leather scuffs, There is a moderate coat of pine tar on the upper handle. The date of manufacture (03/05115), Bryant's initials (KB), order number (136) and year (15) are stamped into the knob. The model number (KB23), length (34), weight (30.9) and Bryant's number (76) are written on the knob in black marker. Bryant's number (76) is also written on the top barrel in black marker. This Kris Bryant professional model bat is inscribed on the knob and top barrel with Bryant's Spring Training number (76), indicating the bat was used by Bryant during the Cubs 2015 Spring Training.
LOA from John Taube of PSA/DNA.