Jonathan Villar Home Run bat

Date2019 September 11

DescriptionGray stain wooden bat, 32.5 ounces, with a white manufacturer label in the center of the barrel, "Phoenix Bats," and "JV2 Maple 34/31 / Jonathan Villar / Pro Forged Exclusive JVR-3.1-19" in white lettering stamped near the end of the barrel. There is also an MLB Authentication hologram sticker in this area. Handle is wrapped in red and black tape. Barrel end tip is cupped. Knob end has an orange and black decal showing a bird holding a baseball bat and wearing a baseball cap.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Baltimore Orioles' infielder Jonathan Villar on September 11, 2019 when he hit a 7th-inning home run at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It marked the 6,106th home run during MLB's 2019 regular season, setting a new single-season record and surpassing the 2017 total of 6,105 home runs.

Object numberB-2019-0360

Subject Villar, Jonathan, 1991-

Subject Baltimore Orioles (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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