Tony Batista Autographed 2001 SPx #10 Toronto Blue Jays Card

Featuring Tony Batista during the height of his power-hitting tenure with Toronto, this Tony Batista autographed 2001 SPx #10 Toronto Blue Jays card comes from Upper Decks distinctive SPx brand. Known for its modern designs and technology-driven presentation, SPx was one of Upper Decks recognizable higher-end product lines of the era, giving card #10 a much different look from traditional flagship releases.

Batista entered 2001 following the finest offensive season of his Major League career. In 2000, 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 blasted 26 home runs and drove in 79 runs, finishing the full season with 31 homers and 100 RBI. Over the 1999 and 2000 seasons combined, Batista produced 72 home runs and 214 RBI.

Few hitters of his era were as instantly recognizable at the plate. Batistas extraordinarily wide-open batting stance became his trademark, while his home-run power later helped him earn a second MLB All-Star selection with the Baltimore Orioles in 2002.

Batista finished his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. Combining SPxs distinctive early-2000s presentation with Batistas peak Toronto period, the 2001 SPx #10 is an appealing addition for Blue Jays collectors, Tony Batista fans, SPx collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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