Tony Batista Autographed 2002 Fleer Tradition Update - 2002 Fleer Tradition Glossy #269 Baltimore Orioles Card SN/200

A significantly more limited version of Tony Batistas regular Fleer Tradition card, this Tony Batista autographed 2002 Fleer Tradition Update - 2002 Fleer Tradition Glossy #269 Baltimore Orioles card features the glossy parallel treatment and is serial numbered to only 200 copies. The limited production adds another level of collectibility to an issue from Batistas 2002 All-Star season in Baltimore.

Batista entered 2002 after making an immediate impact following his arrival from Toronto the previous summer. Claimed off waivers by Baltimore in June 2001, he produced 25 home runs and 87 RBI in only 72 games with the Orioles, quickly becoming one of the most productive power hitters in the Baltimore lineup.

In 2002, Batista appeared in 161 games and led the Orioles with 31 home runs, while again driving in 87 runs. His performance earned him selection to the American League All-Star team, the second All-Star appearance of his career after previously representing the Toronto Blue Jays in 2000.

Known for his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance, Batista was one of the most visually distinctive hitters of his era. He reached the 30-home run mark three times during his career, including a career-high 41 homers with Toronto in 2000. Batista completed his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI.

With its Glossy parallel treatment and limited SN/200 production, the 2002 Fleer Tradition Glossy #269 offers a more difficult alternative to Batistas standard Fleer Tradition issue. Combining that limited production with his 2002 All-Star campaign makes this autographed card an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, Fleer Tradition parallel collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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