2011 Albert Pujols St. Louis Cardinals Signed Game-Used Bat PSA/DNA GU 8

Albert Pujols Marucci signature-model "AP5-M CC" bat dating from his 2011 season. Graded GU 8 by PSA/DNA. The uncracked bat displays light use, including a few ball and stitch marks on the back of the barrel along with cleat marks on all sides. The bat as well has traces of pine tar on the handle and an impression from a weighted batting donut. The date of manufacture ("5/19/2011"), length ("4"), weight ("1.8"), and Pujols' number ("5") are stamped into the knob. Pujols has signed the bat in Gold Sharpie on the barrel. In addition to signing the bat, he has added the inscription "Game Used" below his signature. A member of baseball's elite 500 Home Run Club, Pujols led the National League in home runs on two separate occasions and was the recipient of three MVP Awards, including back-to-back honors in 2008 and 2009. Pujols enjoyed a tremendous season in 2011, finishing the year with 37 home runs, 99 RBI, and .299 average. He was also top five in MVP voting. Length: 34 inches. Weight: 32.8 ounces. Two full LOAs from PSA/DNA (for both the bat and autograph, corresponding sticker is affixed to the barrel for bat only), one full from Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero/Beckett Authentication Services, and one full letter from MLB (sticker is affixed to the bat). The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot.