Tony Batista Autographed 1999 Topps Chrome #272 Arizona Diamondbacks Card

Add a premium Chrome issue from Tony Batistas breakout season with this Tony Batista autographed 1999 Topps Chrome #272 Arizona Diamondbacks card. The Topps Chrome release gives Batistas standard 1999 Topps design the brands distinctive chromium finish, creating an attractive premium counterpart to his flagship #272 card from an important season in his career.

Batista began the 1999 season with the Diamondbacks, appearing in 44 games with five home runs and 21 RBI before joining the Toronto Blue Jays in June. The move proved to be a turning point, as Batista immediately became an impact bat in Toronto, adding 26 home runs and 79 RBI in 98 games with the Blue Jays.

Combined between Arizona and Toronto, Batista finished his breakout 1999 campaign batting .277 with 31 home runs and 100 RBI, firmly establishing himself as a Major League power threat. He followed that performance with an even bigger season in 2000, blasting a career-high 41 home runs with 114 RBI and earning his first American League All-Star selection.

Batista went on to become a two-time MLB All-Star and finished his Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. Combining the appeal of Topps Chrome with an appearance of Batista at the beginning of his breakout season, the 1999 Topps Chrome #272 is an excellent addition for Arizona Diamondbacks collectors, Tony Batista fans, Topps Chrome collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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