This is a 2006 Carlos Lee Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat. This bat dates to the 2006 season based on the information provided by the MLB hologram, #BB 071010, in the MLB Authentication database. According to the MLB Authentication database this bat's last use by Lee came during the game on May 1, 2006 when the Houston Astros played the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. During this game, Lee went 1 for 4 with a Home Run. This bat currently weighs 32.1 ounces and measures 34.0 inches in length.
This bat exhibits heavy use with deeply embedded stitch marks present on top and back of the barrel. A light coating of pine tar is present along the handle extending all the way to the centerbrand. A slight 2" non-separating handle crack is present along the front of the handle, which is barely visible. Green ball marks are present along the barrel of this bat, which indicate that the bat, at one point, was used during batting practice. Lee's jersey number, 45, appears in black marker on the knob of the bat.
Lee recorded one of his best seasons statistically in 2006, recording a .300 season batting average, 37 home runs, the most in one season so far in his career, and 187 hits, the second highest mark in his career. Lee has already reached the 300 Home Run Plateau during his career, and with a few more years ahead of him, he may eventually be a member of the coveted 500 Home Run Club. Lee has played with four teams thus far in his career, which include stints with the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, and his current team, the Houston Astros.
This bat grades out at the MEARS A10 grade, with five points for the base grade, three points for heavy use, two points for the MLB hologram, and no point deductions.
Collection of MEARS Staff.