This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2024
Blonde Kent Hrbek 1986-89 Minnesota Twins professional model bat exhibiting heavy use. This bat has the brandings (Model Number H258S, Center Brand, and Barrel Brand) that confirm its manufacture for the personal use of professional baseball players. In this case, Kent Hrbek’s name in script indicates that he had an endorsement contract with H & B at the time of manufacture. Game use is evidenced on this bat by the presence of pine tar, hit marks, ball marks, and cleat marks. The bat has been cracked and a piece of the back barrel is missing. The number 14 is present on the barrel end and knob with small markings all the way around the knob, Hrbek’s uniform number with the Minnesota Twins during this period. The knob itself is unique to Hrbek as he ground it down so he could cup part of his right palm over it more comfortable. Very nice early career custom Hrbek bat. Signed by Hrbek on the barrel in black marker.