Hideki Matsui World Series bat

Date2009 November 04

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 32 ounces, with a black painted manufacturer logo in the center of the barrel and "Mizuno Pro M / Matsui" near the end of the barrel. Barrel end tip is cupped. Knob end has "A / NY 55 / I16" inscribed in the center.

Bio/Historical NoteWielding this bat, Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees drove in six runs during Game 6 of the 2009 World Series, earning "Godzilla" the Series MVP Award.

Object numberB-2009-0361

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Mizuno Kabushiki Kaisha

Subject Matsui, Hideki

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34 in.

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