Tony Batista Autographed 2003 Flair #13 Baltimore Orioles Card

Featuring Tony Batista during his productive years in Baltimore, this Tony Batista autographed 2003 Flair #13 Baltimore Orioles card comes from Fleers Flair baseball line. Flair was positioned as one of Fleers more upscale products, with an emphasis on premium-looking card construction, distinctive photography and a polished presentation that separated it from the companys traditional flagship releases.

Batista entered the 2003 season after earning his second career American League All-Star selection in 2002. He had appeared in 161 games for Baltimore that year, leading the Orioles with 31 home runs while driving in 87 runs.

He continued to be one of Baltimores primary run producers in 2003, once again playing 161 games. Batista hit 26 home runs and drove in 99 runs, his highest RBI total during his Orioles tenure. From his arrival in Baltimore during the 2001 season through the end of 2003, he accumulated 82 home runs and 273 RBI.

Batista was one of the most recognizable hitters of his era thanks to his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance. Behind that unconventional setup was substantial power: he reached 30 home runs three times, highlighted by career highs of 41 home runs and 114 RBI with Toronto in 2000. The two-time All-Star completed his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI.

Combining Flairs upscale presentation with Batistas productive Orioles tenure, the 2003 Flair #13 is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, Flair set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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