Tony Batista Autographed 2003 SPx #14 Baltimore Orioles Card

Featuring Tony Batista during his productive Baltimore Orioles tenure, this Tony Batista autographed 2003 SPx #14 Baltimore Orioles card comes from Upper Decks SPx baseball line. SPx occupied a more upscale position within Upper Decks product lineup, with a modern design approach and an emphasis on premium-style inserts, memorabilia and autograph content that gave the brand a distinctive identity during the early 2000s.

Batista entered 2003 following his second career American League All-Star selection. In 2002, he played 161 games for Baltimore, led the Orioles with 31 home runs and drove in 87 runs. That performance continued the impressive production he had provided after joining the Orioles midway through the previous season.

He remained one of Baltimores leading run producers during 2003, once again appearing in 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 2001 through the end of 2003, he accumulated 82 home runs and 273 RBI.

Batista was unmistakable at the plate because of his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance, one of the most unconventional hitting setups of his era. He combined that distinctive approach with legitimate power, recording three seasons of 30 or more home runs. His career highs came with Toronto in 2000, when he belted 41 home runs and drove in 114 runs while earning his first All-Star selection.

Batista finished his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. With the modern presentation associated with Upper Decks SPx brand, the 2003 SPx #14 is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, SPx set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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