no your bat has to be regulation size and very tan to use in a game
It is called the cupping of the bat, used for weighting.
The closest equivalent is a bat and ball game called Rounders.
A bat is a stick required to hit a ball in a baseball game
A game used baseball might sell for about $5.-$10. on eBay depending on the condition of the baseball. it cannot be proven that the baseball was hit or thrown by Bronson Arroyo during a game, and extra value cannot be added for this.Any piece of game used equipment would need to be accompanies by a letter of provenance stating that the item was used during a game. The strength of the provenance will dictate the value. A letter of provenance from a team player or official will be acceptable. A letter of provenance from a fan at the game will not hold much weight if any.Provenance is the history of ownership of a particular item. It allows the buyer to secure additional insight as to the origin or chain of custody of the item.Game Used is a term used for a piece of equipment that has been used by a professional player of note during a game such as a baseball bat or glove. A piece of equipment used in a professional game such as a "game used" baseball. For example a bat used by a professional baseball player like Mickey Mantle is "Game Used" A bat that was used in a little league game is a used bat not a "Game used" bat. For more information on baseball collectible terms see Related Links below.
The next player scheduled to bat in the baseball game is the one in the lineup after the current batter.
You might have what is referred to as a World Series "Black Bat." You did not include the player that "used the bat" or the team that signed it. These Bats were given to participating players, and dignitaries from teams in the world series. They have facsimile signatures of the entire team in gold on a dark black ebony bat. Names in script for Hillerich & Bradsby endorsees and block letter for non endorsed players."Black Bats" are highly sought after in excellent to near mint condition. Any grade lower will devalue the price considerably. If your bat is used it will be devalued. The bats would read either World Series Champions (for the winner of the series), or National League, American League Champions for the loosing team. Both the 1954 New York Giants, and the Cleveland Indians black bats are worth about $600.-$800. in excellent -near/mint condition. If your bat is in fact a "Game Used" bat used in the 1954 World Series signed by either team I would need to know the player that used the bat, and the team that signed the bat. Provenancewould be needed to verify that the bat was game used otherwise the value will be based on the value of the signatures on a used bat. The term 'Game Used " is a piece of equipment that has been used by a professional player of note during a game such as a baseball bat or glove. A piece of equipment used in a professional game such as a "game used" base. For example a bat used by a professional baseball player like Mickey Mantle is "Game Used" A bat that was used in a little league game is a used bat not a "Game used" bat. Provenance is the history of ownership of a particular item. It allows the buyer to secure additional insight as to the origin or chain of custody of the item. Use the Discuss Question button below to add more detail about your bat.
There are 3 levels 1) Unsigned Game Used Bat $800 - $1000 2) Signed Game Used Bat $1200-$1500 3) Signed Game Used HR Bat $2500-$4000
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2006 Game Used BaseballThe value of a "game used" 2006 Yankees baseball will rely on your ability to prove so. Otherwise it will be valued as a used Major League baseball, and will have a lower value than a baseball that is in clean mint condition, about $20.00 The "Game used" baseball would have to be accompanied with provenance, and the quality of the provenance will dictate the value. A letter from a player, team, or League official would be acceptable. A letter from a fan at the game would not hold much weight if any. Without provenance the added value will rely on the buyers belief in your story.
The one Babe Ruth used called "babe"
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