Tony Batista Autographed 2003 Upper Deck 40-Man #159 Baltimore Orioles Card

Featuring Tony Batista during his productive Baltimore Orioles tenure, this Tony Batista autographed 2003 Upper Deck 40-Man #159 Baltimore Orioles card comes from Upper Decks expansive 40-Man baseball release. The series was designed around a significantly deeper checklist than most mainstream sets, extending well beyond each clubs biggest stars to provide collectors with broader representation of Major League rosters.

Batista entered 2003 following an American League All-Star season with Baltimore. In 2002, he appeared in 161 games, led the Orioles 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 provide substantial power and run production 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. Across his first three seasons in Baltimore from 2001 through 2003, he accumulated 82 home runs and 273 RBI.

Batista was instantly recognizable at the plate because of his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance. He backed that unconventional setup with considerable power, recording three seasons with at least 30 home runs. His biggest offensive year came with Toronto in 2000, when he established career highs with 41 home runs and 114 RBI while earning his first All-Star selection.

Batista completed his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. With its connection to Upper Decks unusually comprehensive 40-Man checklist, the 2003 Upper Deck 40-Man #159 is an appealing addition for Baltimore Orioles collectors, Tony Batista fans, 40-Man set builders or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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