This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2023
A three-time National League MVP, Albert Pujols retired at #4 all-time with 703 homers, #2 all-time with 2,218 RBI, and #10 all-time with 3,384 hits. The featured Marucci AP5-M Custom Cut bat is a beauty, wielded by Pujols during the 2010 season when he led the National League with 42 homers and 118 RBI. The bat is uncracked and displays excellent evidence of game use, with ball and ball stitch marks, cleat marks, and a light coating of pine tar on the upper handle. A marking on the handle identifies the face grain of the bat, a requirement by Major League Baseball for all maple bats used after 2009. The knob carries the date of manufacture (7/2/10) and Pujols' jersey number "5." The bat is 34 inches, weighs 32.7 ounces, and is autographed in silver marker with a "game used" inscription. Authenticated by John Taube - PSA/DNA with a perfect GU 10 grade as well as a COA from MLB.