Tony Batista Autographed 1997 Upper Deck #447 Oakland Athletics Card
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Tony Batista Autographed 1997 Upper Deck #447 Oakland Athletics Card
Add an early-career Upper Deck issue of future two-time All-Star Tony Batista with this Tony Batista autographed 1997 Upper Deck #447 Oakland Athletics card. Upper Deck built its reputation around premium photography and high-quality presentation, and card #447 captures Batista during his second Major League season with Oakland.
Batista entered 1997 following 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 action at second and third base.
Batista developed into a formidable power-hitting infielder as his career progressed. He became a two-time MLB All-Star, earning selections with Toronto in 2000 and Baltimore in 2002. His biggest power season came with the Blue Jays in 2000, when he established career highs with 41 home runs and 114 RBI.
Known for his distinctive wide-open batting stance, Batista enjoyed an 11-season Major League career and finished with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. The 1997 Upper Deck #447 is an excellent addition for Oakland Athletics collectors, Tony Batista fans, Upper Deck set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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