Tony Batista Autographed 2002 Fleer Tradition Update #U303 Baltimore Orioles Card
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Tony Batista Autographed 2002 Fleer Tradition Update #U303 Baltimore Orioles Card
Featuring Tony Batista during his All-Star season with Baltimore, this Tony Batista autographed 2002 Fleer Tradition Update #U303 Baltimore Orioles card comes from the Update portion of Fleers retro-inspired Tradition line. The separate Update checklist expanded the 2002 Fleer Tradition release with additional cards beyond the regular-series issue, giving Batista another distinct Orioles card from one of his strongest seasons 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 responded with 25 home runs and 87 RBI in only 72 games for the Orioles, quickly establishing himself as one of the clubs primary power threats.
In 2002, Batista played 161 games and led Baltimore with 31 home runs, while also driving in 87 runs. His performance earned him a place on the American League All-Star team, marking his second career MLB All-Star selection after previously representing the Toronto Blue Jays in 2000.
Known throughout baseball for his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance, Batista paired his unmistakable appearance at the plate with legitimate home run power. He reached 30 home runs three times during his career, highlighted by career highs of 41 home runs and 114 RBI with Toronto in 2000. Batista finished his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI.
As an Update-series companion to Batistas regular 2002 Fleer Tradition #269 card, the 2002 Fleer Tradition Update #U303 provides collectors with a second distinct Tradition issue from his All-Star season. It is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, Fleer Tradition collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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