Tony Batista Autographed 2006 Upper Deck #695 Minnesota Twins Card

Documenting Tony Batistas return to Major League Baseball after a season in Japan, this Tony Batista autographed 2006 Upper Deck #695 Minnesota Twins card features the veteran power hitter during his brief tenure with Minnesota. Upper Decks flagship baseball set was built around sharp photography and a clean contemporary presentation, making this a noteworthy late-career Batista issue.

After hitting 32 home runs with a career-high 110 RBI for Montreal in 2004, Batista spent the 2005 season in Japan with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. He returned to the majors with Minnesota in 2006 and opened the season as the Twins primary third baseman.

Batista appeared in 50 games for Minnesota, hitting .236 with five home runs and 21 RBI. His Twins tenure ended in June as the club shifted more playing time to rookie Nick Punto at third base. Minnesota went on to win 96 games and capture the American League Central Division title.

Batistas earlier Major League career included American League All-Star selections in 2000 with Toronto and 2002 with Baltimore. He enjoyed his biggest power season with the Blue Jays in 2000, producing career highs of 41 home runs and 114 RBI. He ultimately recorded three seasons with at least 30 home runs.

Known for one of baseballs most extraordinarily wide-open batting stances, Batista completed his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. As a card representing his return from Japan and final Major League season, the 2006 Upper Deck #695 is an appealing addition for Minnesota Twins collectors, Tony Batista fans, Upper Deck set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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