Tony Batista Autographed 2002 Fleer #118 Baltimore Orioles Card

Featuring one of Baltimores leading power hitters of the early 2000s, this Tony Batista autographed 2002 Fleer #118 Baltimore Orioles card comes from Fleers 2002 flagship baseball release. The card captures Batista during his first full season with the Orioles after joining the organization midway through the previous year.

Batista arrived in Baltimore in June 2001 after being claimed off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. He immediately supplied the Orioles with significant right-handed power, hitting 25 home runs and driving in 87 runs in only 72 games with Baltimore. That performance set the stage for another productive year in 2002.

In 2002, Batista appeared in 161 games for the Orioles and delivered 31 home runs and 87 RBI. His performance earned him selection to the American League All-Star team, the second All-Star appearance of his career after previously representing Toronto in 2000. Batista ultimately hit 80 home runs during his three full seasons in Baltimore from 2002 through 2004.

Known throughout baseball for his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance, Batista was one of the most visually recognizable hitters of his era. The unconventional approach produced considerable power, including a career-high 41 home runs and 114 RBI with Toronto in 2000. He finished his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI.

Representing Batista during his 2002 All-Star season, the 2002 Fleer #118 is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, Fleer set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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