New York Yankee pitcher Ramiro Mendoza propped this black bat upon shoulder in the 2001 World Series, the title that got away after an unbelievable run of three World Championships in a row - ’98, ’99, and 2000. This Rawlings gamer, model DW20, has "WS2001" stamped on the knob, "Ramiro Mendoza" in block letters on the barrel, and is signed in silver (9/10) on the barrel. Very light use, and uncracked, with cupped end.