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If it was made during Mel Ott's playing time for sale to the public, and the signature as you say is fake or stamped I would guess 300. Unless you are saying it was actually game used by Ott then it would go up. In general a Mel Ott Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger store model Baseball bat is worth about $200.-$300. in excellent - near/mint condition. Price will vary based on condition, bat model, size, and era made. A baseball bat closest to the make, model, and size that the ballplayer used will be of the most value.
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 Mel Ott Louisville Slugger baseball bat made between 1930 - 1947 will have TRADE MARK REG below the in the center label as opposed to TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF as the bats made before 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"The older stampings will have a higher value.
See Related Links below for the Louisville Slugger Bat Dating Guide for more help on dating your bat. I will also leave a link for information on other vintage baseball bats from that era. Also see Related questions for information on Mel Ott game used bats.
A Jackie Robinson Louisville Slugger baseball bat in general is worth about $50.-$150. There are many factors that could effect the value more or less. As with all Collectible condition is important. Used and abused, bats with chips, faded printing,or split wood, will sell for far less than bats that are in used but excellent condition, to unused mint condition. The size and model number of the bat is important as well. A bat closer to the size, and model the ballplayer used during his career will be of higher value. Little league bats, 31 inches or shorter will be of less value. If the bat is a pro model bat it will be worth more than a Store model bat. basically if the bat has inch marks on the knob it is a store model bat. inch marks indicates the length of the bat. The date the bat was made. Older bats will sell at a higher price. To find out how old your Jackie Robinson Louisville Slugger bat is and other information visit the link below. Louisville Slugger Bat Dating.
There are many factors involved in putting a value on a baseball bat. You did not mention the size of the bat, condition, and if the bat was endorsed by a player. Baseball bats without a player endorsement will have low collectors value, and as such value will rely on special vintage bat features such as decals, mushroom knobs, ornate engraving, etc. You need to supply more information to get an accurate value for your bat.
Besides condition there are many factors that will effect the price more or less. Baseball bats closest to the players size and model number that was used during his playing days will sell at a higher price. Decal bats are very desirable and could sell in the $1,000.'s
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