Tony Batista Autographed 2001 UD Reserve #14 Toronto Blue Jays Card

Featuring Tony Batista during his power-hitting tenure in Toronto, this Tony Batista autographed 2001 UD Reserve #14 Toronto Blue Jays card comes from Upper Decks Reserve line. The release offered collectors a distinctive alternative to the companys flagship Upper Deck set, with card #14 showcasing Batista following the most productive offensive season of his Major League career.

Batista entered 2001 after an outstanding 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 marked the highest single-season total of his career and capped a two-year stretch in which he combined for 72 home runs and 214 RBI.

Batistas impact in Toronto had begun almost immediately after arriving 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.

Known for his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance, Batista became one of baseballs most recognizable hitters of the era. He later joined the Baltimore Orioles during the 2001 season and earned his second MLB All-Star selection with Baltimore in 2002.

Batista finished his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. The 2001 UD Reserve #14 represents Batista during his peak Toronto period and is an appealing addition for Blue Jays collectors, Tony Batista fans, Upper Deck Reserve collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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