After wanting out of Seattle, and getting death threats for it, the only time Junior felt at ease in 1999 was in the batter's box with the magical bat with which he sent 48 balls over the fence. Griffey got the trade he craved to his hometown Reds the next season, cracking 40 homers before injuries began eroding his skills. Used in both '99 and 2000, the Louisville Slugger C271 is solid and uncracked. Black and radiant, with distinct ball and cleat marks from Griffey kicking mud from his cleats. Classic crisscross-taped handle and beveled-out barrel head.