Ivan Rodriguez New York Yankees game used bat is a Louisville Slugger model P72 dating from the 2008 labeling period. Black ash bat is uncracked and displays outstanding use including tape and extensive wear on the handle, pine tar, ball marks, and several small chips on the barrel. Measures 34.0" and weighs 31.0 ounces, with the following writing on the knob in silver Sharpie: DL - TA/2TI - PE. Barrel is stamped NEW YORK YANKEES, making this Hall of Fame specimen an exceptional rarity. On July 30, 2008, Pudge was traded by the Detroit Tigers to the Yankees and only played 33 games in Pinstripes before moving on to the Houston Astros as a free agent the following season. Rodriguez holds the MLB record for most career hits by a catcher with 2,844, miles ahead of his next-closest competitor (2,269 - Carlton Fisk). Comes with PSA/DNA LOA grading this fine piece of lumber a perfect GU 10.