1983 Darryl Strawberry Rookie NY Mets Game-Used & Autographed Bat Attributed to His First Major League Game 5/6/1983 with Ticket Stub (2) (ROY Season) (JSA) (PSA/DNA Graded 8) When Darryl Strawberry broke onto the New York baseball scene in 1983, it was like a tidal wave. For the first time in a long while, there was a buzz at Shea Stadium, especially when number 18 would grab some lumber and head towards home plate. Anchoring the clean up slot, Straw would lead the offensive charge for the Amazin’s for years to come, all the way to a World Championship in 1986. This bat is attributed to Darryl’s first game in the Bigs on May 6, 1983, the season where he would win the Rookie of the Year Award. It is accompanied by a ticket stub from the game vs. Cincinnati at Shea Stadium where Straw walked twice in a Mets 7-4 victory. Manuf: H&B, Model: S2, Length: 34.25 in, Weight: 32 oz, Wood: Ash, Hickory finish Condition: Cracked at the handle. There are ball/hit marks on the right barrel. Player number “18” is written on the knob in silver marker. Darryl has signed the front barrel with added inscription “5-6-83” in silver marker rating a 7-8. Overall: Excellent with moderate-heavy game-use. Accompanied by a LOA from PSA/DNA graded an 8. Also accompanied by a LOA from JSA.