Tony Batista Autographed 2001 Fleer Triple Crown #23 Toronto Blue Jays Card

Showcasing Tony Batista during the height of his power-hitting years in Toronto, this Tony Batista autographed 2001 Fleer Triple Crown #23 Toronto Blue Jays card comes from Fleers Triple Crown release. The set carried a baseball-centered theme built around the sports celebrated hitting and pitching accomplishments, making it a distinctive part of Fleers extensive 2001 lineup.

Batista appears on card #23 following his tremendous 2000 season with the Blue Jays. 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 homers were the highest single-season total of his career and placed him among the American Leagues most productive power hitters.

Batista had quickly emerged as a major offensive threat after joining Toronto from the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 1999 season. In only 98 games with the Blue Jays, he hit 26 home runs and drove in 79 runs, finishing the full season with 31 homers and 100 RBI. Across 1999 and 2000, Batista combined for an impressive 72 home runs.

His production was accompanied by one of the most recognizable batting stances in baseball. Batista stood extraordinarily open to the pitcher before closing toward the plate during his swing, an unconventional approach that became a defining visual trademark of his career. He later earned a second MLB All-Star selection with the Baltimore Orioles in 2002.

Batista completed his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. The 2001 Fleer Triple Crown #23 represents him during his peak Toronto period and is an appealing addition for Blue Jays collectors, Tony Batista fans, Fleer Triple Crown collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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