Tony Batista Autographed 1996 Flair #141 Oakland Athletics. RC, VAR: Gold lettering, silver background

Add a signed rookie card of one of the most recognizable power-hitting infielders of his era with this Tony Batista autographed 1996 Flair #141 Oakland Athletics Rookie Card. This particular variation features gold lettering with a silver background, one of two foil/color combinations produced for Batistas #141 rookie card. The alternate version features silver lettering with a gold background.

Batista reached the Major Leagues with Oakland during the 1996 season after beginning the year with Triple-A Edmonton. He recorded his first Major League hit on June 8 and his first home run on June 18 before establishing himself in the Athletics lineup. Batista started Oaklands final 33 games of the season, batting an impressive .317 with four home runs and 21 RBI during that stretch and earning recognition on the Topps Rookie All-Star team.

Batista developed into one of baseballs more productive power-hitting infielders, eventually becoming a two-time All-Star and producing six seasons with at least 25 home runs. His biggest power season came in 2000 with Toronto, when he blasted a career-high 41 home runs. He later enjoyed productive seasons with Baltimore and Montreal and finished his Major League career with 221 home runs and 718 RBI.

The 1996 Flair #141 is recognized as a Tony Batista rookie card, and the premium Flair design combined with the gold-lettering/silver-background variation gives this signed example additional appeal for Oakland Athletics collectors, rookie-card collectors, Tony Batista fans and collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

Condition: NM-MT or better.

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