Tony Batista Autographed 2002 Upper Deck Victory #104 Baltimore Orioles Card

Featuring Tony Batista during his All-Star season with Baltimore, this Tony Batista autographed 2002 Upper Deck Victory #104 Baltimore Orioles card comes from Upper Decks Victory baseball line. Designed with a colorful, straightforward presentation, Victory offered collectors another distinct Upper Deck issue of Major League players during the early 2000s.

Batista entered 2002 after making an immediate impact following his arrival in Baltimore. Claimed off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays in June 2001, he erupted for 25 home runs and 87 RBI in only 72 games with the Orioles, quickly becoming one of Baltimores most dangerous power hitters.

He continued that production during the 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 his second career All-Star appearance after representing Toronto in 2000.

Batista was instantly recognizable because of his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance, one of the most unconventional setups of his era. He also possessed considerable power, reaching 30 home runs three times during his career. His biggest season came with Toronto in 2000, when he established career highs with 41 home runs and 114 RBI. From his arrival in Baltimore through the end of 2002, 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. The 2002 Upper Deck Victory #104 is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, Upper Deck Victory set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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