Scott Podsednik World Series bat

Date2005 October 23

DescriptionBlack maple bat, 31 ounces, with gold decal in the center of the barrel, "Sam Bat," and gold lettering on the end of the barrel, "Chicago White Sox / KB 1 / Scott Podsednik / Wilson." Barrel end tip is cupped and unpainted with "33 1/2 / 31 oz / 3 3 05 / KB1 / 5749" handwritten in black ink. Knob end has a white sticker with a red maple leaf.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Scott Podsednik of the Chicago White Sox to record the game-ending home run in Game 2 of the 2005 World Series. The White Sox defeated the Astros 7-6 in Game 2 and won 4-0 in the series, winning their third World Series championship and their first in 88 seasons.

Object numberB-2005-0221

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer The Original Maple Bat Corporation

Subject Chicago White Sox (Baseball team)

Subject Podsednik, Scott, 1976-

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions33.5 in.

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