Tony Batista Autographed 1997 Fleer Ultra #108 Oakland Athletics Card
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Tony Batista Autographed 1997 Fleer Ultra #108 Oakland Athletics Card
Add an early-career Ultra issue of future two-time All-Star Tony Batista with this Tony Batista autographed 1997 Fleer Ultra #108 Oakland Athletics card. Fleer Ultra was one of the hobbys premium brands during the 1990s, emphasizing sharp photography and a polished presentation. Card #108 features Batista during his second Major League season with Oakland.
Batista entered 1997 after an impressive rookie campaign in which he batted .298 and finished seventh in American League Rookie of the Year voting. He opened the season as Oaklands starting shortstop and appeared in 68 games for the Athletics, collecting 38 hits, 10 doubles, four home runs and 18 RBI. Batista made 54 starts at shortstop while also seeing time at second and third base.
Batistas power would become a defining part of his game as his career progressed. He became a two-time MLB All-Star, earning selections with Toronto in 2000 and Baltimore in 2002. His breakout power years included 31 home runs in 1999 followed by a career-high 41 home runs and 114 RBI with the Blue Jays in 2000.
Known for his unmistakable wide-open batting stance, Batista finished his Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. The 1997 Fleer Ultra #108 is an excellent addition for Oakland Athletics collectors, Tony Batista fans, Fleer Ultra set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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