Jurickson Profar Home Run bat

Date2012 September 02

DescriptionWooden bat, 30 ounces, with a natural stain knob, handle and taper and a dark brown stain barrel. Center of bat has a brown band separating the two different colored stains and a gold "Louisville Slugger" decal. Barrel end has gold stamped lettering, "Genuine P162 / Jurickson Profar (facsimile autograph) / Texas Rangers." Barrel end tip is cupped. Knob end is oversized and has been stamped in brown, "08/11/12 A 33.0 / 30.0 LDM X."

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by rookie Jurickson Profar of the Texas Rangers on September 2, 2012 when he recorded a home run in his first Major League at-bat. At age 19, he became the youngest American League player to hit a home run in his first at-bat.

Object numberB-2012-0181

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Texas Rangers (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions33 in.

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