Tony Batista Autographed 2001 Topps Traded & Rookies #T89 Baltimore Orioles Card

Documenting Tony Batistas move from Toronto to Baltimore during the 2001 season, this Tony Batista autographed 2001 Topps Traded & Rookies #T89 Baltimore Orioles card features the power-hitting infielder with his new club. The Topps Traded & Rookies set traditionally gave collectors updated cards of players who changed teams during the season, making #T89 an important issue chronicling the next stage of Batistas career.

Batista began 2001 with the Toronto Blue Jays after his tremendous 41-home run, 114-RBI performance the previous season. Toronto placed him on waivers during the 2001 campaign, and the Baltimore Orioles claimed him in June, giving Batista an opportunity to establish himself as a significant power threat in Baltimore.

He made an immediate impression with his new club, hitting 25 home runs and driving in 87 runs in 72 games for Baltimore during the remainder of the 2001 season. The following year, Batista hit 31 home runs with 87 RBI and earned his second career All-Star selection as a member of the Orioles.

Batistas extraordinarily wide-open batting stance made him one of baseballs most recognizable hitters of the era. His power remained his calling card throughout his career, including a career-best 41 home runs and 114 RBI with Toronto in 2000.

Batista finished his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. As an updated issue documenting his 2001 move from the Blue Jays to the Orioles, the 2001 Topps Traded & Rookies #T89 is an appealing addition for Baltimore collectors, Tony Batista fans, Topps Traded collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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