What is the value of a Rico Petrocelli game used bat signed by Carl Yastrzemski and other members of the 1967 Red Sox team that also includes a Carlton Fisk signature.?

Answer 1

Because Carlton Fisk was not part of the 1967 Red Sox, the bat might not be considered a 1967 Team signed bat, but a Boston Red Sox multi-signed bat. Because Carlton Fisk was drafted by the Red Sox in 1967, was part of the organization, and is a popular player you might still be able to price the bat as a 1967 Red Sox Team signed bat providing that all other signatures are of the 1967 team.

The "Game used" Rico Petrocelli bat makes the answer to this question even more difficult. A letter of provenance or and a letter of authenticity will dictate the value of the bat as game used. If so proven to be a Rico Petrocelli game used bat, then the signatures could devalue the bat as a "Gammer" Most "Game used collectors will prefer the "Gammer" without the signatures. The bat is now an item to display the signatures, and looses the bulk of the value as a collectible game used bat.

If the bat is not proven to be a game used bat then the bat could devalue the signatures as a team signed bat because the condition of the bat might not be favorable to display the signatures. As a "gamer" the bat could add value to the signatures.

Team signed bats typically sell at about 150% the price of a Team signed Baseball.

A 1967 Boston Red Sox Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Yastrzemski, Lonborg, Howard, and Lyle is worth about $600.-$1,200. putting an estimated value of the 1967 Team signed bat at about $900. - $1,800. give or take depending on factors mentioned above. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the number of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable. If the signatures are not properly authenticated the bat could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide see Related Links below.