This Rawlings Blonde Bat was signed by the 2018 Rookie of the Year Seattle Mariners Center Fielder Julio Rodriguez. Mr Rodriguez added the following inscription to the bat: "JRod Show". Rodriguez made his MLB debut for the Mariners Opening Day in 2022. In his rookie year Rodriguez was names an All-Star, won the Silver Slugger Award, was names American League Rookie of the Year and he joined the 25-25 Club; hitting 25 Home Runs and stealing 25 bases. The Mariners at the end of the season signed Rodriguez to a 14 year contract, all at the age of 22.
For authenticity purposes this item will be accompanied by a James Spence Authentication (JSA) Certificate of Authenticity (COA), along with a matching serial numbered hologram affixed to the pop.
