Tony Batista Autographed 2002 Fleer Maximum #180 Baltimore Orioles Card

Featuring Tony Batista during his All-Star season with Baltimore, this Tony Batista autographed 2002 Fleer Maximum #180 Baltimore Orioles card comes from Fleers Maximum baseball release. The set offered collectors another distinct Fleer product during a period when Batista was firmly established as one of Baltimores primary power hitters.

Batista had joined the Orioles midway through the previous season after being claimed off waivers from Toronto in June 2001. He immediately provided Baltimore with significant right-handed power, hitting 25 home runs and driving in 87 runs in only 72 games with the Orioles.

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

Batista was one of the most recognizable hitters of his era because of his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance. His unconventional approach generated considerable power throughout his career, highlighted by a career-high 41 home runs and 114 RBI with Toronto in 2000. Batista ultimately finished his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI.

Representing Batista during his 2002 All-Star campaign, the 2002 Fleer Maximum #180 is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, Fleer Maximum set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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