This is a 1983-83 Rod Carew Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat. This bat dates to the 1983-84 period based on the recorded orders from Carew to Louisville Slugger during this period, which date specifically to the 1983 and early-1984 season. This bat is a Rod Carew signature model Louisville Slugger F147 model bat, which currently weighs in at 32.5 ounces and measures out at 34.5 inches.
This bat exhibits moderate use with the majority of ball marks visible along the top of the barrel. This bat remains in uncracked condition. Black and red bat rack marks are visible along the handle and barrel of the bat. A light amount of pine tar is visible from the knob all the way down the handle. Carew's jersey number, 29, appears in black marker on both the knob and barrel end of the bat.
During the 1983-84 seasons, Carew was rounding out his Hall of Fame career and closing in on the Fabled 3000-Hit Plateau, which he eventually reached in 1985. Carew was an All-Star selection in both the 1983 and 1984 seasons, while with the California Angels. In 1983, Carew ended 2nd in American League Batting Average with a .329 average, ending behind Wade Boggs who recorded a .361 mark on the season.
Bat grades out at the MEARS A8 grade, with five points for the base grade, two points for moderate use, one point for documented uniform number on the knob and barrel end, and no point deduction to mention.
Collection of MEARS Staff.