Bat, Baseball
Object number2004.109.1
Manufacturer
Louisville Slugger
Datec. 1999
OriginLouisville, KY
MediumWood/Ink
Credit LineGift of Jason Kendall
DescriptionWooden baseball bat with the top half stained in red. Front of bat has the Louisville Slugger logo in the center with text printed to the right, both in imprinted gold letters. At end of bat in imprinted gold letters bat has product information, team name, and an imprint of Jason's Kendall's signature between the lines. Back of bat has gold imprinted logos of Major League Baseball and TPX. Top end of bat has a small hollowed out section.Dimensions33 x 3 in. (83.8 x 7.6 cm)InscriptionsTop end of bat has the number "18" handwritten in it in black ink.
At end of bat handle handwritten in black ink is: "18 / H238 / 331 / 2-31".
MarksFront of bat has the Louisville Slugger logo in the center with text "Louisville Slugger"; "Powerized" printed to the right both in imprinted gold letters.
At end of bat in imprinted gold letters bat reads: "GENUINE H238 / PITTSBURGH PIRATES" with an imprint of Jason's Kendall's signature between the lines.
Back of bat has gold imprinted logos of Major League Baseball and TPX.
Historical NotesBaseball bat used in a game by Jason Kendall when he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kendall played catcher for the Pirates from 1996 to 2004. During his time with the Pirates he broke many club records went to the All Star game three times.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
Related institution
Major League Baseball
Previous owner
Jason Kendall
(founded 1974)
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