Tony Batista Autographed 2002 Upper Deck MVP #61 Baltimore Orioles Card

Featuring Tony Batista during his All-Star season with Baltimore, this Tony Batista autographed 2002 Upper Deck MVP #61 Baltimore Orioles card comes from Upper Decks popular MVP baseball line. The 2002 release offered collectors a colorful, accessible alternative to Upper Decks flagship product while featuring players from throughout Major League Baseball.

Batista entered the season after making an immediate impact following his arrival in Baltimore. Claimed off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays in June 2001, he hit 25 home runs and drove in 87 runs in only 72 games with the Orioles, quickly establishing himself as one of the clubs primary power hitters.

In 2002, Batista appeared in 161 games and led Baltimore with 31 home runs, while adding 87 RBI. His 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.

Batistas extraordinarily wide-open batting stance made him one of the most recognizable hitters of his era. Behind the unconventional setup was substantial power: he reached 30 home runs three times, including career highs of 41 home runs and 114 RBI with Toronto in 2000. During his first two seasons with 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 the Upper Deck MVP brand with his 2002 All-Star campaign, the 2002 Upper Deck MVP #61 is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, Upper Deck MVP set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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