Tony Batista Autographed 2000 SPx #19 Toronto Blue Jays Card

Add a distinctive Upper Deck-produced issue from Tony Batistas career-best season with this Tony Batista autographed 2000 SPx #19 Toronto Blue Jays card. SPx was known for its modern, technology-driven designs and premium presentation, giving Batistas #19 a noticeably different look from traditional baseball releases of the period.

Batista joined Toronto from the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 1999 season and immediately supplied the Blue Jays with additional power. In only 98 games with Toronto, he hit 26 home runs with 79 RBI, finishing the full season with 31 home runs and 100 RBI.

The 2000 season became the offensive high point of Batistas Major League career. He established career highs with 41 home runs and 114 RBI, scored 96 runs and earned his first American League All-Star selection. His 41 home runs placed him among the American Leagues leading sluggers and made him an important power source in Torontos potent lineup.

Batista was also one of baseballs most recognizable hitters because of his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance. He later earned a second All-Star selection with the Baltimore Orioles in 2002 and continued to provide significant home run production throughout much of his 11-year Major League career.

Batista finished his MLB career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. Combining the distinctive SPx presentation with Batistas career-best power season, the 2000 SPx #19 is an excellent addition for Toronto Blue Jays collectors, Tony Batista fans, SPx collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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