Tony Batista Autographed 1999 Topps Traded and Rookies #T100 Toronto Blue Jays Card

Add a Topps Traded issue documenting an important turning point in Tony Batistas career with this Tony Batista autographed 1999 Topps Traded and Rookies #T100 Toronto Blue Jays card. After appearing on his regular 1999 Topps card with Arizona, Batistas Traded and Rookies #T100 reflects his move to Toronto during the season and captures the beginning of the most productive offensive stretch of his Major League career.

Batista began 1999 with the Diamondbacks before joining the Blue Jays in June. He quickly became an impact bat in Torontos lineup, hitting 26 home runs with 79 RBI in 98 games for the Blue Jays. Combined with his numbers in Arizona, Batista finished his breakout season batting .277 with 31 home runs and 100 RBI, establishing himself as one of baseballs emerging power-hitting infielders.

His first full season in Toronto was even better. Batista earned his first American League All-Star selection in 2000 while establishing career highs with 41 home runs and 114 RBI. He also scored 96 runs and collected 156 hits as a key part of a powerful Blue Jays lineup.

Batista later earned a second All-Star selection with Baltimore in 2002 and finished his Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. With its updated Blue Jays appearance and connection to Batistas breakout season, the 1999 Topps Traded and Rookies #T100 is an excellent addition for Toronto collectors, Tony Batista fans, Topps Traded collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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