Nick Markakis 2000th Career Hit bat

Date2017 August 03

DescriptionBlack painted wooden bat, 32 ounces, with a silver "R" trademark logo in the center of the barrel and "KAKES22 33.5/32 Maple / Nick Markakis / Professional / LDM" near the end of the barrel. There is a circle of unpainted wood on the handle. Near the end of the barrel is an MLB Authentication hologram sticker. Knob end has "06/30/17 / Kakes / 738-17" inscribed.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Atlanta Braves right fielder Nick Markakis on August 3, 2017 at SunTrust Park when he recorded his 2,000th career hit, a single in the 4th inning against Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood. Among players who began their career in 1900 or later, Markakis is the 38th to reach 2,000 hits within his first 12 seasons appearing in the major leagues.

Object numberB-2017-0222

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject Markakis, Nick, 1983-

Subject Atlanta Braves (Baseball team)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions33.5 in.

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