David Freese World Series bat
Date2011 October 27
DescriptionBlack painted wooden bat, 31.5 ounces, with silver band and logo decal at the center of the barrel, "R / Adirondack Pro / Rawlings." "Big Stick / David Freese / -Pro-" is near the end of the barrel with an MLB Authentication hologram sticker. Barrel end is cupped and unpainted with "23" handwritten in black marker. Knob end is stamped "M1019B / NL / 2011" with "23" handwritten in silver marker.
Bio/Historical NoteBat used by David Freese of the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 6 of the 2011 World Series on October 27, 2011 when he recorded the game-tying hit in the bottom of the 9th inning and the walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the 11th inning, giving the Cardinals the 10-9 win over the Texas Rangers. The Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers 4-3 to win the series.
Object numberB-2011-0204
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company
Subject
Freese, David, 1983-
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
DimensionsLength: 34 in. (86.4 cm)
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