2002 Jim Thome Cleveland Indians Game-Used Baseball Bat – COA PSA/DNA Bats & 100% Team

In 2002, Jim Thome was at the top of the baseball charts. He knocked in 52 home runs (career high) and had an American League .667 slugging percentage with 122 walks (1.122 OPS). His average was .304 with 118 RBIs. For an Indians fan, it doesn’t get much better than the offered game bat used by Thome from that era in 2002.

This is a D-Bat made from maple wood that features a cupped end and is un-cracked. It exhibits evidence of excellent use. It weighs 32.7 oz. and measures in at 34.5″. Several ball and stitch marks (including blue ink transfers) are present on the right barrel. There’s also cleat marks and an impression from a weighted donut. The lower handle and knob have been taped in a spiral pattern to enhance the grip and there’s a light coat of pine tar on the upper handle.

According to the PSA/DNA Bats letter: “This is the first Jim Thome D-Bat presented for PSA/DNA authentication. During the labeling period, Thome is pictured using Louisville Sluggers and Rawlings bats during his plate appearances. Both the Louisville Slugger and Rawlings bats were finished in black. The subject bat has a very defined contact area on the right barrel, that is often seen on bats used for batting practice.

After a thorough examination of this Jim Thome professional model bat and its player use characteristics, it is our opinion the bat is authentic, and was used by Thome during the referenced labeling period.”

Authentication: PSA/DNA Bats Letter. 100% Authentic Team