Let’s start a game used bat thread.

[Vintagedeputy]

Met Steve Garvey today to get my 1983-86 era gamer signed.

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

Met Steve Garvey today to get my 1983-86 era gamer signed.

My childhood idol. Is there a player better with fans than Garv?!


Jason
Twitter: @heavyj28

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

My childhood idol. Is there a player better with fans than Garv?!

Good with the ladies, too.

[perezfan]

[QUOTE=jason.1969;2350999]My childhood idol. Is there a player better with fans than Garv?!

He was good... he waved to us from inside his car on the I-5 freeway after a Dodger game.

But Tony Gwynn was the nicest of any professional athlete I ever met. No ego, made great eye contact, respectful, told us endless stories, and signed a ton of stuff for free. Super friendly guy who passed way too soon.

[icollectDCsports]

[QUOTE=perezfan;2367789]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

My childhood idol. Is there a player better with fans than Garv?!

He was good... he waved to us from inside his car on the I-5 freeway after a Dodger game.

But Tony Gwynn was the nicest of any professional athlete I ever met. No ego, made great eye contact, respectful, told us endless stories, and signed a ton of stuff for free. Super friendly guy who passed way too soon.

And such an underappreciated star of the game, in my opinion.

[JMEnglish27]

[QUOTE=perezfan;2367789]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

My childhood idol. Is there a player better with fans than Garv?!

He was good... he waved to us from inside his car on the I-5 freeway after a Dodger game.

But Tony Gwynn was the nicest of any professional athlete I ever met. No ego, made great eye contact, respectful, told us endless stories, and signed a ton of stuff for free. Super friendly guy who passed way too soon.

Manager not player, but notable because I didn't even remotely expect it. Met Dick Williams at one of the A's reunions probably 15-20 years ago now. Gregarious as can be, telling stories, just fantastic.

Had an amazing experience with Don Drysdale when I was a kid, too, but it's well documented how kind he was.

[ooo-ribay]

Although most of your all-time, HOF type guys used H&B, LS or Adirondack, I love that there are now many companies producing MLB-quality bats - Marucci, Victus, Chandler, Dove Tail, Max, X, B45, Tucci, Birdman, etc. They make for an interesting display.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Although most of your all-time, HOF type guys used H&B, LS or Adirondack, I love that there are now many companies producing MLB-quality bats - Marucci, Victus, Chandler, Dove Tail, Max, X, B45, Tucci, Birdman, etc. They make for an interesting display.

Agree... Collecting modern bats is more interesting with all of the upstart brands and newer companies competing for market share. Especially love the look of the two-tone Bats.... many of them are almost like works of art.

[ooo-ribay]

As I mentioned, I like the plethora of new bat companies approved by MLB. Marucci and Victus now make up nearly 50% of bats used in the major leagues. Louisville Slugger has fallen to 14.6%. Heere are some new Giants pickups:

Joe Panik - fan favorite and member of the 2014 WS team. All Star and Gold Glove winner with the Giants
Donovan Solano - hit .330 with the 2019 Giants; member of 107 win 2021 team; Silver Slugger in 2020
Matt Duffy - member of 2014 WS team; also known for his fat cat
Ryan Vogelsong - rescued off the scrap heap to go 27-16 in 2011-12; member of 2 WS teams; 3-0, sub 3.00 ERA in two posteasons.