Eric Hosmer All-Star Game bat

Date2016 July 12

DescriptionWooden bat, 32 ounces, with natural stain taper and knob and darker brown stain barrel. There is a white "DTB" trademark logo in the center of the barrel and "Model: The Champ / Eric Hosmer / Rock Maple 34/32 / 07.07.16 / P13435" in white lettering near the end of the barrel. There is an MLB Authentication hologram sticker beneath this lettering. Barrel end tip is cupped. There is fluorescent yellow and blue tape wrapped around the handle. Knob end has a white circular sticker in the center with the length of the bat in inches in black lettering.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Kansas City Royals first baseman and All-Star Game MVP Eric Hosmer during the 2016 All-Star Game in San Diego on July 12th. The American League All-Stars defeated the National League All-Stars by a score of 4-2.

Object numberB-2016-0291

Subject Hosmer, Eric, 1989-

Subject Kansas City Royals (Baseball team)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34 in.

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