Tony Batista Autographed 2002 Topps Chrome #513 Baltimore Orioles Card

A chromium-finished counterpart to his flagship Topps card, this Tony Batista autographed 2002 Topps Chrome #513 Baltimore Orioles card features one of Baltimores leading power hitters during his All-Star season. Topps Chrome carried the familiar imagery and design elements of the regular Topps release onto its distinctive reflective chromium card stock, giving collectors a more visually striking alternative to the standard #513.

Batista arrived in Baltimore after being claimed off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays in June 2001 and immediately supplied significant power. In only 72 games with the Orioles in 2001, he hit 25 home runs and drove in 87 runs, quickly becoming a fixture in the middle of the Baltimore lineup.

He followed with a strong 2002 season, appearing in 161 games and leading the Orioles with 31 home runs while driving in 87 runs. Batistas performance earned him selection to the American League All-Star team, marking the second All-Star appearance of his career after representing Toronto in 2000.

Batista was one of the most visually recognizable hitters of his era because of his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance. The unconventional approach produced substantial power: he reached 30 home runs three times, including career highs of 41 home runs and 114 RBI with Toronto in 2000. Across his first two seasons in Baltimore, Batista totaled 56 home runs and 174 RBI in 233 games.

Batista completed his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. Combining the popular Topps Chrome treatment with Batistas 2002 All-Star campaign, the 2002 Topps Chrome #513 is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, Topps Chrome collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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