This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/6/2020
At the time of this writing, the Center of Disease listed that 2,000,000+ Americans test positive for the Covid 19 virus, with 124,000+ recorded deaths. With the outbreak of the virus in March, MLB's spring training was canceled. Future HOFer Albert Pujols was starting his 20th season and looking to add to his 656 HR's and 3,202 hits. But, due to circumstances beyond everyone's control, the season was done, thus, creating the bat that would forever be linked to this historic turn of events, the Covid 19 Albert Pujols bat.
With no season, this bat forever be liked to Covid 19. Measuring 34" and weighing 31 ounces, this two toned Marucci bat shows tremendous game use. Pounded with his marks, heavy pinetar mid way on the bat, and a heavy crack with separation, this is a perfect example of a Pujols bat. Factory stamped on the knob is, 2/13/20, 5, 4, 2. Final Grade MEARS A8.5. Minus 1.5 points due to heavy crack with separation. 2020 will be an important year for all American's and this bat will help complete the story of Albert Pujols and serve as a reminder of this deadly disease.
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