Tony Batista Autographed 2002 Fleer Authentix #15 Baltimore Orioles Card

Featuring Tony Batista during his All-Star season with Baltimore, this Tony Batista autographed 2002 Fleer Authentix #15 Baltimore Orioles card comes from one of Fleers most distinctive baseball products of the early 2000s. Fleer Authentix used a ticket-inspired design concept, giving the release an appearance that stood apart from traditional baseball card sets of the era.

Batista entered 2002 after making an immediate impression following his arrival in Baltimore the previous summer. Claimed off waivers from Toronto in June 2001, he hit 25 home runs and drove in 87 runs in only 72 games with the Orioles, quickly establishing himself as one of the clubs primary power threats.

In 2002, Batista appeared in 161 games and delivered 31 home runs and 87 RBI for Baltimore. His performance earned him selection to the American League All-Star team, marking his second career MLB All-Star appearance after previously representing the Toronto Blue Jays in 2000.

Batistas extraordinarily wide-open batting stance made him one of the most recognizable hitters in baseball. Behind that unconventional approach was legitimate power: he reached 30 home runs three times during his career, including a career-high 41 with Toronto in 2000. Batista finished his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI.

Combining Fleer Authentixs distinctive ticket-inspired presentation with Batistas 2002 All-Star season, the 2002 Fleer Authentix #15 is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, Authentix set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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