Tony Batista Autographed 2003 Donruss Elite #10 Baltimore Orioles Card

Representing Tony Batista during his productive tenure in Baltimore, this Tony Batista autographed 2003 Donruss Elite #10 Baltimore Orioles card comes from Donruss Elite, a line known for its upscale presentation and extensive assortment of inserts and parallels. The polished Elite design gives Batistas Orioles card a distinctly different appearance from Donruss traditional flagship issues of the period.

Batista entered 2003 following an American League All-Star season with the Orioles. In 2002, he appeared in 161 games, led Baltimore with 31 home runs and drove in 87 runs, earning his second career All-Star selection after previously representing Toronto in 2000.

He continued to supply the Orioles with substantial power and run production during 2003, once again playing 161 games. Batista hit 26 home runs and drove in 99 runs, his highest RBI total during his Baltimore tenure. From the time he joined the Orioles during the 2001 season through the end of 2003, Batista accumulated 82 home runs and 273 RBI.

Batistas extraordinarily wide-open batting stance made him one of the most recognizable hitters of his generation. 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. Over an 11-year Major League career, the two-time American League All-Star collected 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI.

With its distinctive Donruss Elite presentation and connection to Batistas productive years in Baltimore, the 2003 Donruss Elite #10 is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, Donruss Elite collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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