MEARS Auction #33, Ends December 30th, 2011, 9:00 CST w/15-Minute Rule

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Lot #331:

2011 Albert Pujols St. Louis Cardinals Autographed Marucci Professional Model Game Used Bat (MEARS A9/JSA)

Offered for auction in this lot is an autographed Albert Pujols professional model Marucci game bat from the St. Louis Cardinals just completed 2011 World Championship season. 2011 was also Albert's last season with the Redbirds as he signed a quarter billion dollar contract with the Angels this offseason.

This Marucci game bat has Albert's personal AP5-M model number imprinted on its cupped barrel along with "Albert Pujols" in block letters. It also feature's Albert's #5 stamped on its knob along with a manufacture date and MLB inspection code. Pujols has also signed the barrel in silver sharpie.

This maple bat which matches recorded player specifications currently weighs 32 ounces and measures 34" in length. It exhibits heavy use with medium ball marks, deeply embedded stitch marks, cleat marks, medium pine tar application and a 14" handle crack with separation.

Bat receives 5 points for matching player records, 3 points for use, 2 points for player use traits and loses 1 point for the handle crack resulting in a final grade of MEARS A9. A PSA/DNA certification also accompanies this bat.

(M0082)

LOA Troy Kinunen / MEARS

(JSA Auction Letter; MEARS LOA)