What is the value of a Louisville Slugger 125 Powerized bat with the endorsement of Ed Mathews?

Answer 1

If the bat has the size on the knob it is an inch mark indicating that it is a store model bat. Inch mark- A term used with Baseball bats referring to the number stamped into the knob of the bat indicating the length on store model bats. Model number is not an inch mark. If the bat knob reads TO4 it Stands for Tony Oliva 34 inch bat. 3 or 34 could be used as well.

A Tony Oliva 125 Louisville slugger store model bat is worth between $30.-$50. in excellent -near/mint condition, more or less depending on when the bat was made. Value can vary based on bat model, era made, size, and condition. Your bat could have been made during the 1980's, and would be worth less than a bat made during the 1960's

The dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made.

For example: a bat made between 1916 - 1929 will have HILLERERICH & BRADSBY Co in the center label as opposed to J.F. HILLERERICH & SON Co as the bats made before. TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF appears below the oval and changed to TRADE MARK REG in 1930.

"Bone Rubbed" is a process to harden the surface of the bat and appears on bats made in the 1920s The "Powerized"process was first used, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931 and has pat. pending beneath the stamp. Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used during the 1932 season. In 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"I will leave a link below to help you date your Louisville Slugger bat

Answer 2

Ed Mathews Store Model BatIn general a full sized Ed Mathews store model bat is worth about $80.00. -$110.00 in used but not abused, excellent condition. A bat in unused Near Mint condition will sell for more. There are many other factors besides condition, on putting a value on your bat.Size, age, and if it is a store model, as opposed to a pro model bat will or factor into value. A store model bat will typically have the size printed on the knob. The size, and model number closest to the bat the player used will be of the most value. Little league bats will sell for less.