Did not mean to get stuck in anyone's craw, or create crotch frenzies. I have no idea if this card in fact underwent any airbrushing. The fact the number of cards with the bat somewhat obscured seems small argues against it being an intended change. I tend to collect variant cards, whether the difference is intentional or a print defect or just a recurring difference. Here are two of mine. They look different to me. If others think not, that is certainly not something that sticks within my craw