Joe Mauer bat

Date2008

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 32 ounces, with a black painted "Rawlings" logo in the center of the barrel and "Big Stick / Joe Mauer / Pro" near the end of the barrel. There is a blue painted stripe around the taper to the left of the center logo. Knob end has been branded "JM 7 / 472 08" with "32 Mauer" handwritten in blue ink. Barrel end tip is cupped.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins during the 2008 season. Mauer became the first American League catcher to win the batting title twice when he led the American League with an average of .328.

Object numberB-2008-0268

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject Mauer, Joe, 1983-

Subject Minnesota Twins (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34.25 in.

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