Autographed Baseball Bat Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

For any avid sports fan, there are few sounds in life more pleasurable than the crack of a baseball on a wooden bat. A sound that can’t be reproduced with modern aluminum bats, authentic wooden bats retain a sense of authenticity to the game. As hundreds have before, Major League players today are etching their names in the record books through big-time offensive production on the diamond. If you're looking to add an authentic autographed baseball bat to your collection today, you've definitely come to the premier place to find that perfect addition. Below I've listed my personal five favorite autographed baseball bats from our website. A sure hit for every collector, each and every bat has been authenticated and includes Certificates of Authenticity.

• Signed Pete Rose Bat: The greatest hitter in baseball history, Major League Baseball's career hits leader Pete Rose has hand-signed this beautiful game model baseball bat in blue ink. A great collectible with a special flavor, Pete Rose has inscribed "4256" below his signature in tribute to his unmatched 4,256 hits during his illustrious 24-year Major League career. The 1973 Most Valuable Player, Rose would win three World Series Championships, three batting titles and be chosen to 17 All-Star Games. An essential cornerstone for your baseball collection, this Pete Rose autographed bat comes with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity. No baseball collection is even close to completion without the greatest hitter the game has ever seen, Mr. "Charlie Hustle" himself, the one and only Pete Rose.

• Signed Alex Rodriguez Bat: If you're considering adding to your baseball collection, I highly recommend this Rawlings Big Stick baseball bat hand-signed by future Hall of Famer Alex Rodriguez. Possibly the greatest player to ever step foot on the diamond, Alex Rodriguez is well on his way to becoming Major League Baseball's career home run leader. The three-time American League Most Valuable Player Alex Rodriguez has signed this Rawlings bat in black ink. An ideal centerpiece for your sports room, this Alex Rodriguez autographed bat comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. An asset that will be a gem in your collection forever, add this Alex Rodriguez autographed bat to your home today!

• Signed 2007 Red Sox Champions Bat: This is the ultimate centerpiece for the Boston sports fan. This limited edition Boston Red Sox 2007 World Series Champions baseball bat is signed by 23 members of the World Champion Boston Red Sox. In silver ink, coach Luis Alicea, Alex Cora, Manny Delcarmen, Jacoby Ellsbury, coach John Farrell, Eric Hinske, Jon Lester, Javier Lopez, Mike Lowell, Julio Lugo, coach Dave Magadan, Doug Mirabelli, Jonathan Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia, Manny Ramirez, Kyle Snyder, Mike Timlin, Kevin Youkilis, David Ortiz, Josh Beckett, Jason Varitek, manager Terry Francona and Curt Schilling have autographed this black 2007 World Champions commemorative bat made by Louisville Slugger. With numerous future Hall of Famers' signatures, this piece will skyrocket in value with time.  Limited to only 72, this 2007 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox baseball bat comes complete with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity. An unmatchable centerpiece for your Beantown sports collection, draft the World Champs to your collection today!

• Signed Tony Gwynn Bat: It's impossible to talk about baseball bats and not bring up Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn. A lifetime .338 hitter, Gwynn is one of the greatest offensive players in baseball history. Amassing an incredible 3,141 hits during his 20-year big league career, Tony Gwynn has hand-signed this Rawlings baseball bat in black ink. To add extra sizzle, Gwynn inscribed "HoF 07" beneath his signature to mark his enshrinement into Baseball's Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. A perfect cornerstone for every baseball fan's sports collection, this Tony Gwynn autographed bat is officially licensed and authenticated by Major League Baseball and comes complete with an individually numbered, tamper-evident hologram from Mounted Memories. A grand slam addition for any-sized sports room, bring him one of the diamond's all-time greats today with this Tony Gwynn autographed bat!

• 500 Home Run Club Autographed Bat: This is the ultimate piece for the serious sports collector looking to make a one-of-a-kind addition to his sports room. This Big Stick bat has been signed by 10 members of not only baseball's elite 500 home run club, but also Baseball's Hall of Fame. Featuring some of baseball's all-time greatest, most memorable players, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Reggie Jackson, Harmon Killebrew, Eddie Mathews, Willie Mays, Willie McGovey, Eddie Murray, Frank Robinson and Mike Schmidt have all signed this beautiful ash bat in distinct blue ink. If you're looking to add serious pop to your collection, look no further. It's hard to fit more greatness, star power and value onto one piece of memorabilia as this Big Stick. Included with a Letter Certificate of Authenticity from PSA/DNA, this is a grand slam addition for even the most accomplished collector. Add 10 Hall of Fame players to your collection today with this autographed Big Stick baseball bat!