Alfonso Soriano Chicago Cubs signed game used bat is an Original Maple Bat Co. (SAM) model AS12 dating from the 2007 labeling period. Maple lumber displays outstanding use including a handle crack, white cloth tape remaining on the handle, ball marks with stamp ink transfers on the barrel, and overall wear. Measures 35.0" and weighs 33.9 ounces, number 12 is written on the knob in black marker along with; AS12 - 35 - 32.8, indicating the bat dimensions (note that the listed weight differs from that measured as that was likely the weight when ordered). Additional writing in the cup includes; 35 - 33 - 3-7-07 - AS12 - 7490, in thin black Sharpie (next to the weight designation listed here as "33," the number "32.8" is also written in different hand in thick black marker). Signed between barrel and trademark in 8/10 black Sharpie along with number 12 in black Sharpie, with G/U 2008 written below. Soriano warmed up to the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field in his first of three seasons with the Cubs, hitting 33 homers with a .299 batting average. Comes with PSA/DNA LOA (referencing 2007, not '08 as is written on the bat) grading a GU 9 (the LOA and grade covers bat use only and does not offer an opinion on the signature).