Shohei Ohtani All-Star Game hand guard, 2021 July 13

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Shohei Ohtani All-Star Game hand guard

Date2021 July 13

DescriptionMolded plastic hand guard with a white woven synthetic fabric covering over the top and a white foam lining on the underside. Guard is curved to fit over the back side of the right hand, with a further curved tab on the side to fit the guard around the side of the hand. There is a white elastic strap to fit around the wrist, fastened with a hook-and-loop fastener. "17" is embroidered in silver on the back side of the wrist strap and there is an MLB Authentication hologram sticker. There is a black and gold manufacturer logo on the upper knuckle area on the back side of the guard. There are two white elastic loops sewn into the underside of the top edge of the guard, meant to be hooked over the middle and ring fingers to secure the guard on the hand.

Bio/Historical NoteHand guard worn by Shohei Ohtani as a hitter during the 2021 All-Star Game.

Object numberB-2021-0066-03

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Ashikkusu, Kabushiki Kaisha

Subject Ohtani, Shohei, 1994-

Subject Los Angeles Angels (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensionsw x h x d: 4.5 x 3 x 7.25 in.

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