Tony Batista Autographed 1997 Collector's Choice #411 Oakland Athletics Card
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Tony Batista Autographed 1997 Collector's Choice #411 Oakland Athletics Card
Add an early-career signed card of future two-time All-Star Tony Batista with this Tony Batista autographed 1997 Collector's Choice #411 Oakland Athletics card. Collector's Choice was Upper Decks affordable, collector-friendly brand during the 1990s, and this issue captures Batista during his second Major League season with Oakland.
Batista entered 1997 as the Athletics Opening Day shortstop after an impressive rookie campaign the previous season. He appeared in 68 games for Oakland, collecting 38 hits, 10 doubles, four home runs and 18 RBI. Batista made 54 starts at shortstop while also seeing limited action at second and third base.
Batista also spent part of the season with Triple-A Edmonton, where he batted .315 in 33 games. He returned to Edmonton for the final game of the Pacific Coast League playoffs and went 2-for-4 with two RBI as the Trappers captured the championship.
Batista would soon develop into one of baseballs notable power-hitting infielders. He became a two-time MLB All-Star and finished his Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI, highlighted by a career-high 41 home runs with Toronto in 2000.
The 1997 Collector's Choice #411 is an excellent addition for Oakland Athletics collectors, Tony Batista fans, Collector's Choice set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
Autograph Guarantee: Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.
