Bo Bichette Buffalo Bison’s game used SSK Pro Maple I13S bat. Photo and video (MiLB TV) matched to 9 games between the period July 7 to July 25, 2019, collecting 13 Hits, 6 singles, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 3 HR’s and 6 RBI.
Bat exhibits heavy use, has been re-gripped and was last used on July 25th, 2019, two games before getting called up. This bat along with his MLB debut bat (which was also used in those last two Bison games) were brought to the big leagues, the bat pictured was likely used and broke during BP at the MLB level. Unusual about this bat is this minor league bat has MLB Authentication as the team ended up with the bat.
Characteristics include: SSK two toned model with a cupped end has a moderate coat of pine tar on the upper handle extending to the center brand. The barrel shows many ball and cleat marks as well as seam impressions on all sides. The handle and knob have been wrapped in a spiral of adhesive tape to enhance the grip and shows evidence of being re-gripped (which occurred on July 19th, 2019).
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Bo Bichette MLB Debut game used Tucci TL-I13S-M, 33.5 inch/31.5 ounce bat. Photo and video matched to 9 games between the period July 29 to August 6, 2019, collecting his first 15 Hits, 6 singles, 6 doubles, 3 HR’s and 4 RBI. In addition, the bat has been matched to his last 2 Buffalo Bison games (July 27-28, 2019).
Bat exhibits heavy use was last used on August 6th, 2019 (1st AB). This bat along with his last MiLB bat (previous post) collectively represent his last 2019 MiLB hit and 3 home runs and his first MLB hit and 3 home runs. The bat has been MLB Authenticated.
Characteristics include: Tucci two toned model with a cupped end has a moderate coat of pine tar on the upper handle extending to the center brand. The barrel shows many ball and cleat marks as well as seam impressions on all sides. The handle and knob have been wrapped in a spiral of adhesive tape to enhance the grip.
Number #66 decal is affixed to the bottom of the bat, he wore #13 for the Bison’s but wore #66 in spring training of 2019, the Toronto Blue Jays selected Bichette in the second round, with the 66th overall selection of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.
During 2019 and 2020, Bo predominantly swung a Tucci model with varying colors.
MLB Record Bat: Bo set a new MLB record in extra base hits in the first 11 games of his career with 13. He is the first rookie with 9 straight games with extra base hits since Ted Williams in 1939. In addition, Bo set franchise records with 20 hits and an 11-game hit streak to start his career.
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