Gary Sheffield MLB 125th Anniversary New York Mets signed and inscribed game used bat is a Louisville Slugger model R161 dating from the 2009 labeling period, the season in which he hit his 500th career home run. Maple bat shows outstanding use with a lengthy crack extending from handle to barrel, along with tape and pine tar residue on the handle, ball impressions, and some wear to areas of the black finish. Measures 34.5" and weighs 33.3 ounces, the handle tape covers much of the knob, though a "32.4" can be seen written in pencil on the wood surface. Signed in 8/10 silver Sharpie along with additional writing; Game Used 2009 - 500 HR Season. A feared slugger, Sheffield's 509 career homers over 2,576 MLB games makes him one of just 28 members of MLB's elite 500-Home Run club. Comes with PSA/DNA LOA grading a GU 8.5 (note that the letter covers bat use only and does not offer an opinion on signature or writing).