Tony Batista Autographed 2002 Topps #513 Baltimore Orioles Card

Featuring one of Baltimores leading power hitters of the early 2000s, this Tony Batista autographed 2002 Topps #513 Baltimore Orioles card comes from Topps flagship baseball release. The card captures Batista during his first full season with the Orioles, a year in which he would represent Baltimore in the All-Star Game and lead the club in home runs.

Batista arrived in Baltimore after being claimed off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays in June 2001 and immediately became a major source of offense. In only 72 games with the Orioles in 2001, he hit 25 home runs and drove in 87 runs, quickly establishing himself in the middle of the Baltimore lineup.

During the 2002 season, Batista appeared in 161 games and led the Orioles with 31 home runs, while adding 87 RBI. His performance earned him selection to the American League All-Star team, the second All-Star appearance of his career after representing Toronto in 2000.

Batista was instantly recognizable at the plate because of his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance, but behind the unconventional approach was legitimate power. He reached the 30-home-run mark three times, highlighted by career highs of 41 home runs and 114 RBI in 2000. Over his first two seasons in Baltimore, Batista combined for 56 home runs and 174 RBI in 233 games.

Batista finished his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. Combining Topps flagship brand with his 2002 All-Star season, the 2002 Topps #513 is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, Topps set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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