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

Add a premium 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 silver lettering over a gold background, distinguishing it from the companion version featuring gold lettering over a silver background. Both versions were produced in similar quantities, making them an interesting variation pair for player and set collectors.

Batista made his Major League debut with Oakland in 1996 and quickly showed the offensive ability that would eventually make him a dangerous power hitter. He started the Athletics final 33 games of the season and batted .317 with four home runs and 21 RBI during that stretch. Overall, Batista hit .298 with six home runs, 25 RBI and seven stolen bases in 74 games during his rookie campaign and earned a spot on the Topps Rookie All-Star team.

Batista went on to become a two-time Major League All-Star, earning selections in 2000 and 2002. His best power season came with Toronto in 2000 when he belted 41 home runs, and he ultimately 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 silver-lettering/gold-background variation gives this signed example additional appeal for Oakland Athletics collectors, rookie-card collectors, Tony Batista fans or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

Condition: NM-MT or better.

Autograph Guarantee: Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.